Unique items like these at Sylvester & Co in Sag Harbor are whimsical, practical, and best of all, made from recycled products. Shown: Paper Mache Pig at $185, Banana Leaf PVC Placemat at $18, Fire and Light recycled glassware at $15 to $18 each.

"Going Green" is a trend that is catching on across the nation, from installing water systems to reusing bricks and reclaimed wood on construction projects, everyone seems to be turning on the energy efficient lightbulb - of good ideas. Going "green" may be easy, but until now, the question remained, could it be stylish too?

When it comes to decorating your home, many hunt for the perfect antique or head the other way to find the latest modern rendition in a mad search for contemporary items with flair. No matter your design aesthetic, you can go green in style thanks to a new wave of recycled and sustainable goods being produced with an eye on design.

Everyone generally understands what a recycled product is but what about the other buzzwords like 'sustainability' and 'eco-friendly'? Before we talk about products let's get those terms sorted out. 'Sustainability' is the concept where by-products are created from resources that are not being depleted or permanently damaged. To say something is 'eco-friendly' means that it has been made with organic, recycled, or natural materials that requires little or no processing and that will not further harm the environment after they are used.

Bamboo products for the home at Hildreth's come in all shapes and styles. Shown: Totally Bamboo 10-inch bowl at $50 and Home Source bamboo sheets at $90 to $120.

Lynda Sylvester, owner of Sylvester & Co (103 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-5012) said that the move to bring more recycled products to the store was, "part of our brand identity. [We are] community focused whether it's local or global and we're concerned and we're participating in the solution - not the problem. We're on Main Street so our hearts are in it." Sylvester cautioned that when it comes to buying eco-friendly products, "You have to look and sort out who's who. It's getting more fashionable [to go green] but it's still pretty much grassroots."

Duck into Sylvester & Co and have a chat with store manager Katie Frank to get the scoop on some of the most style-forward eco-friendly designs in the Hamptons that will bring any room to life. You'll find bowls and cups made from 91 percent recycled glass in California, placemats made in Thailand from recycled PVC, and coasters made in Vietnam from recycled newspaper. Make special note of the paper mache lamps, birds, and pigs made from recycled cement bags in Haiti that will bring a unique touch to any space.

"People are much more aware of what they are buying now and it makes them feel good, "They are giving back even though they are buying for themselves," remarked Frank. She noted that some hot items are the "recycled stools made in India from recycled candy wrappers - they are woven together and are so popular we can't keep in stock."

Over in Southampton, Hildreth's Department Store (51 Main Street Southampton, 631-283-2300) sits right in the center of Main Street and is chock full of green items. In every department you'll find something that is recycled or made with green materials.

One of the most popular "green" materials on the market is bamboo, a grass that can grow up to a foot a day, which makes it highly sustainable. A few bamboo facts: bamboo is 16 percent harder than maple wood, one-third lighter in weight than oak, and in some cases as strong as steel. Grown around the globe, bamboo has been used for centuries to make bowls, serving pieces, and of course cutting boards. But think out of the box when it comes to this sustainable material.

Every home has at least one bed, why not drape it in 100 percent organic bamboo linens? Just because they are made from bamboo don't start thinking that they'll be scratchy. On the contrary, bamboo fiber is naturally silky soft and antibacterial. Unlike polyester blend sheets, these have great ventilation and wicking that keeps you comfortable no matter the weather.

For the kitchen, you'll find bamboo bowls, mixing spoons, and cutting boards as well as recycled glassware, ecoglass, and plates. For the nursery, you'll find a full line of organic cotton blankets and linens. Heading outside to the patio store, Hildreth's carries a large array of organic teak furniture.

Contemporary-styled recycled pieces from Design Within Reach. Shown: Miss Rio Ottoman at $350 and Rubber Tote at $75.

If contemporary is more your style head over to Design Within Reach (30 Park Place, East Hampton, 631-324-7261) for some truly unique recycled options from sources you'd never have imagined could look so stylish.

While there are many items to choose from that can be considered "green" Kimberly Oliver, spokesperson for Design Within Reach, explained that the overall philosophy for the company is to, "find things that are classic and timeless that you'll have for years and years that are both stylistically and crafted built from quality. They have several lifetimes. Our line of aluminum chairs is made in America from recycled materials, and they can be recycled. The whole idea for the new line is 'Made in the USA,' it keeps the costs both environmental and transportation down."

Made from recycled flip-flops that do not require further processing, the Miss Rio Ottoman is a whimsical accent piece full of color and flair. A definite conversation piece to be sure. And from a place where the rubber meets the road, Design Within Reach found the perfect solution for the over 300 million old tires that Americans throw out each year; hand-cut and sewn rubber tubs and totes. Perfect for gardening as planters, a great catch all for newspapers, and the set of large tubs can be used as recycling bins.

Indoors or out, and from sheets to furniture to decorative items, all you have to do is ask at your favorite shops and you too can be one of the popular folks "going green."