Green & Affordable: MIO at Target

Philadelphia-based MIO has focused on eco-conscious, sustainable designs since their beginning — and now they've teamed up with Target for a collection of environmentally responsible products for outdoor living and gardening...

The MIO for Target collection includes a portable organic cotton hammock (with bag), solar lawn lights, bamboo and jute twine gardening tools, recycled watering can, an herb garden made from post-consumer recycled paper, and our personal favorite (and the most practical) a composter made from recycled plastic.

Prices range from $8 (gardening tool) to $99 for the composter. The assortment will be available beginning April 12 at Target stores. An edited selection of items will be available online at Target.com.

(Illustrations: Aaron Able)

Comments (11)

Thanks a lot, Target. I guess I'll be sucked in to buying some of these pieces when I go and buy my Miss Trish of Capri sandals on the 12th.

posted by Seaside on March 24th 2009 at 2:06pm
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Are these still made in China like all the other "eco-friendly" items at Target? I love Target, really I do...but I do have a problem with buying products that support a false cause. A responsible Earth-friendly company thinks about all facets of their business, not just the materials used; transit is a major issue, as well. I'm just being a brat, I guess.

posted by Kimber on March 24th 2009 at 2:36pm
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Edit: Well, their website states they believe in "local manufacturing." I'm interesting in finding out if they remain true to that. Cool.

posted by Kimber on March 24th 2009 at 2:38pm
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i want that hammock!

posted by erinpearce on March 24th 2009 at 2:48pm
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Is this it? I would expect the collection to be a bit.... larger.

posted by kellylc on March 24th 2009 at 3:13pm
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Oh, man, do I want that hammock. Now I'm wondering if there's some way to rig it up in my shoebox of an apartment with no outdoor access.

posted by PhillyLass on March 24th 2009 at 3:16pm
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Does anyone know how much the hammock is?

posted by Deidre88 on March 24th 2009 at 3:21pm
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The hammock will be sold for $59.99.

posted by Aaron on March 24th 2009 at 3:51pm
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Since my thwarted attempt to find any of the Orla Kiely stuff I wanted, I'm swearing off all of these Target collaborations. They don't seem to keep enough in stock to meet demand. Target, you're on notice!

posted by jooly on March 24th 2009 at 4:09pm
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Jooly - Target is restocking some Orla stuff in April

posted by Aaron on March 24th 2009 at 4:37pm
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I agree with Jooly. Why bother to promote these collaborations so heavily if you don't have any stock. Extremely frustrating!

posted by atelier70design on March 24th 2009 at 6:02pm
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