In celebration of Earth Day, we all need to think how we can help make a difference in how we use our natural resources. Here at Your Picture Frames we’re always looking for frames that are made with sustainable materials or recycle-able products. Although our selection is still small, we’re always on the look out for quality made eco-friendly picture frames.

Some of the key features we look for are photo frames made from recycled materials or materials that are sustainable. What’s sustainable? To us, we’re looking at whether the material is like a plant crop that can be replanted and is done in an earth friendly way. We like sustainable materials like bamboo, mango and rubberwood as these are plant crops that have a short natural life cycle. So, for example, mango trees produce mango fruit but once the tree reaches a certain age it stops producing fruit and therefore is no longer valuable to the farmer. So, when this happens, instead of wasting the valuable mango wood, it’s used to create products like mango picture frames, bowls, vases and other products.

We also look for products that are made with earth friendly practices. One example of that is using water based stains instead of oil based stains that are bad for the environment. Besides the earth friendly benefits, water based stains are also safer for your family. Here are just a few of our frames that have water based stains: Shasta Natural Matted Bamboo Picture Frame, Shasta Rubberwood Matted Black Picture Frame and Teton Wide Bamboo Picture Frame.

So, the next time you shop for frames, consider shopping green and get an eco-friendly frame that is safer for your family and is better for the environment.

When you are looking for style and design perfection look no further than these metal archival picture frames.

These metal picture frames are designed with beautiful finishes, an archival 4 ply Frost colored mat, an Archival 2 ply mount board and UV glass so you can be assured your precious photographs and documents are protected from environmental damage and will look their best for generations.

The flat top profile of the Studio Collection is a minimalist’s dream. Whether you choose a matte black or silver finish, the narrow touch of color paired with the white mat beautifully sets off your photo. Remove the mat to add a distinguished look to an important document or keep it in the frame for extra archival protection.  The Studio series comes in the following: Studio Archival Black Metal Picture Frame and Studio Archival Silver Metal Picture Frame.

The Cosmo Collection is a contemporary beauty. The narrow curved profile is available in two colors: Cosmo Archival Black Metal Picture Frame or a Cosmo Archival Gold Metal Picture Frame. Both finishes are great for a well-earned diploma or special family photo.

Traditional and always a perfect choice, the Tuscany Collection has a 2” flat top profile and Florentine finish. Whether you choose a black or silver finish, your precious photos will be beautifully displayed in this wide picture frame. You can get more information on both of these colors here: Tuscany Archival Black Metal Picture Frame or Tuscany Archival Silver Metal Picture Frame.

The simple beauty of a metal picture frame can bring a touch of elegance or contemporary styling to any of your precious photographs or documents.

If you’re looking for eco-friendly picture frames that are not only beautiful but are made from sustainable crops and woods, then you’ll love these frames.

You probably never considered hanging coconut shells on your wall, but you won’t be able to resist our uniquely designed Coconut Shell Rustic Picture Frame. Texture and dark brown color variations are a beautiful way to surround your special photo. Or, if you want a set of beautiful bookends to show off a few pictures then take a look at our Coconut Shell Rustic Picture Frame Bookends

We also have two other wood types: teak and mango wood. Our teak wood frames come in two designs- a triangular and rectangular pattern- both unique in their own right.

Beautifully handcrafted triangle pieces are individually placed so each frame is truly unique.  Wood grain color variations add to the allure and beauty of this Rustic Triangular Teak Wood Picture Frame.

If you are more a fan of rectangles then we have a Handcrafted Teak Wood Picture Frame. Our talented artisans creatively place handcrafted rectangular pieces that take advantage of the natural wood grain and color variations of the teak wood.

Or, if you’re looking for a frame that will really catch your eye, then check out our new Mango Wood Picture Frame. The mango wood has a stunning wood stained pattern on each frame that is truly unique.