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Changemakers: Kimiko Green
Changemakers: Kimiko Green
“It’s not a me problem —it’s a we problem,” Murata emphasizes, underscoring the importance of shared, accessible language and peer learning in diverting billions of pounds of no-longer-wanted commercial furniture from landfill each year.
Designing for regeneration: the furniture of tomorrow
Designing for regeneration: the furniture of tomorrow
Nature doesn’t stop at preservation; it thrives on regeneration. In the furniture industry, the story of regeneration is just beginning to unfold. Designers and brands are beginning to experiment with materials and processes that nourish rather than extract.
Changemakers: Gensler
Changemakers: Gensler
“We can’t wait any longer,” urges Sarah Templin, who oversees Gensler’s Product Sustainability Standards. “The time is now to pay attention.”
Design for Longevity: Circular Economy & Furniture
Design for Longevity: Circular Economy & Furniture
In nature, there is no such thing as waste - everything cycles, serving as a resource. In this article, we dive deep into the principle of keeping materials and products in use. We’ll share design strategies, and real-world business models to illustrate theory-in-action within the furniture industry.
Changemakers: Woodward Throwbacks
Changemakers: Woodward Throwbacks
“I hate the word trash!” Woodward Throwbacks is pushing the creative boundaries of re-use in design. Together, founders Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay aim to shift preconceived misconceptions that often come with sustainable design.
RETHINKING DESIGN: Embracing Circular Economy Principles
RETHINKING DESIGN: Embracing Circular Economy Principles
The circular economy places design at the center of both the problem and the solution. 80% of a furniture product’s environmental impact is determined during the design phase. Waste and pollution are not inevitable, notes the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Impact Reporting: Opportunities for change
Impact Reporting: Opportunities for change
In this final Action Guide, we explore how a company’s challenges and risks - revealed through impact tracking - can be turned into opportunities for reassessment and fundamental gains. You’ll be introduced to several assessment tools that help tap these trends to build business resilience and a competitive edge.