Respect. Repair. Reuse. Recycle. Remember. The world will be thankful! – Interview with Wehlers
It’s Europe’s first certified B-corporation furniture brand: Wehlers was established in Copenhagen by Henrik Holm and Maria Fryd. Danish in […]
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Sustainable design
We hear a lot about Sustainable Design, sometimes too much and often not rightly. In this section, we have set ourselves the task of showing you truly sustainable design projects, which take into account the materials used, the production processes and their contribution to a truly circular economy, capable of reducing the environmental impact.
The journey beyond death: establishing furniture’s sustainable afterlife with Eco-Mobilier
Founded as a non-profit environmental organization, Eco-Mobilier gives new life to discarded furniture by guiding collection partners, consumers and furniture […]
Is IKEA furniture sustainable?
Any discussion about sustainable furniture cannot overlook the ubiquitous IKEA. It is the largest furniture retailer on the planet. Across […]
400 single-use milk jugs make 1 chair – Interview with Loll Designs
Cradle to cradle certificated outdoor furniture is proudly crafted in the USA by Loll Designs using unique recycled materials. Loll […]
Earth-friendly sourcing and fair labour practices lead to responsible shopping – Interview with Made Trade
Made Trade is an online shop launched in the USA by Cayley Pater and Andy Ives to fulfil the need […]
Changing the perception of good design with Mater
Founded by Henrik Marstrand in 2006, Mater creates beautiful lasting products that support people, local craftsmanship, and the environment. Founded […]
The New Raw – From plastic waste to furniture with 3D printing
From the beginning of its founding, The New Raw focuses on developing sustainable products & production processes. We are living […]
What’s wrong with sustainable design? What is greenwashing?
“Green”. “Sustainable”. “Eco-Friendly”. It is likely you’ve seen these terms associated with consumer goods. Walk into any store and you […]
Embodied Energy: how to design a sustainable product today
When I launched my brand of custom chairs in 2018, Lombrello, I had absolutely no sustainable product in mind. I […]
Ingrid is a simple, cheap and soothing way to work-from-home
Dutch design studio Waarmakers has created Ingrid, a tailor-made furniture piece designed to stimulate posture change and ease the strain […]
Viewport Studio gives discarded timber a new life in Essential Furniture Collection
By repurposing obsolete construction materials, Viewport Studio has created new pieces of furniture and reinvented an entire mode of production. […]
Sancal introduces Zero: a sustainable “stitch” for the upholstery sector
Sancal is an ambitious company, but not greedy. Our primary aim is to improve everyday life through design, that is […]
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