Sustainability Directory’s Post

Ready to make your home both beautiful and sustainable? 🍃 Discover how you can furnish your space with eco-friendly choices that benefit the planet and elevate your living environment. 👇👇👇 1️⃣ Choose Sustainable Materials Opt for furniture made from sustainably sourced wood, bamboo, or recycled materials. Look for certifications to ensure environmental responsibility. 2️⃣ Invest in Quality Over Quantity Select high-quality, durable furniture that will last longer and reduce the need for frequent replacements. This minimizes waste and contributes to a more sustainable home. 3️⃣ Embrace Vintage and Upcycled Pieces Incorporate vintage or upcycled furniture to give pre-loved items a new life. This reduces demand for new resources and adds unique character to your space. 4️⃣ Opt for Low-VOC Paints and Finishes Use paints and finishes with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to improve indoor air quality and reduce harmful emissions. 5️⃣ Prioritize Energy-Efficient Lighting Choose LED or energy-efficient light fixtures to lower your energy consumption and reduce your carbon footprint. These options are longer-lasting and more environmentally friendly. 6️⃣ Select Eco-Friendly Textiles Opt for organic cotton, bamboo, or recycled fabric for your upholstery, curtains, and bedding. These materials are better for the environment and are often free from harmful chemicals. 7️⃣ Support Local Artisans and Manufacturers Purchase furniture from local artisans or manufacturers to reduce transportation emissions and support sustainable practices in your community. Follow us for more tips on creating a sustainable home! 🌍✨ #Substrata #RealEstate #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableHome #WeBuildStories #ConstructionReimagined #GeneralContractor #AttentionToDetails #InspoForYourHome #Renovation #InteriorStyling #InteriorDetails #HomeReno #MakeHomeYours

Check out this article explaining the developments surrounding sustainability, coming out of one of our best selling brands - Ligne Roset. Discover how they're shaping a future where style meets eco-conscious living. In a world where every choice counts, embracing sustainable and eco-friendly materials isn't just a trend—it's a commitment to a better tomorrow. Well done guys! Ligne Roset #ChaplinsTrade #SustainableDesign #LigneRoset #EcoInnovation #GreenLiving #DesignForChange #EcoFriendlyFurniture #SustainableLiving #InteriorSustainability #ChaplinsTrade #ConsciousLiving #GreenDesign #DesignEthics #SustainableStyle https://lnkd.in/ezmiXxp2

Great to see new entrants thinking about the future of the industry and starting with a sustainability perspective.

The future of furniture is brave, rooted in #circularity and embraces innovative materials. And this matters because we owe it to our grandchildren to do the right thing. Here are 3 trends happening right now: 1/ Furniture crafted from recycled plastic panels like Critical. Cleanstone offer superior durability, aesthetics, and a significantly lower environmental footprint compared to virgin materials. Like these beautiful stools designed by Nathan Swaney from Gestalt Studios and fabricated by Alistair Munro exclusively for Auckland Design Week Ltd (Ngā mihi nui Jen Jones). Made using 100% Kererū Cleanstone, means this beautiful and sturdy stool does not only use 100% recycled plastics, but also fully circular and recyclable at the end of it's extremely long life. This product will last generations. 2/ Natural materials like bamboo and mycelium are increasingly popular choices due to their rapid renewability and low carbon footprint. 3/ Consumers are demanding greater transparency regarding the origin and life cycle of furniture materials, playing a key part to how they select products for their spaces. So I'm a designer or a manufacturer of furniture products, how does this affect me? Well, sustainability is a growing priority for businesses. Offering eco-conscious furniture solutions can support your journey to becoming a market leader while helping to future-proof your brand as stricter regulations and environmental concerns are driving the market towards sustainable practices. And we cannot move to circularity alone. Collaboration is key. Choose to partner with sustainable suppliers/companies that prioritise responsible sourcing, ethical manufacturing, and offer transparency throughout the supply chain. Remember we don't inherit the land from our ancestors but borrow it from our children. We owe it to our grandchildren and their grandchildren to contribute to a greener future while creating beautiful and functional spaces. I run a green building material company called Critical. (criticaldesign.nz) and we help designers and brands build beautiful and sustainable spaces using Cleanstone, our range of near carbon neutral, 100% recycled plastic panels for building fit outs and furniture. If your working on a new project or developing new products, send me a DM! #SustainableFurniture #FutureofDesign #Architects #Designers #FitOut #Retail #Hospitality #CircularEconomy #RecycledMaterials #Biomaterials #Transparency #CriticalDesign

OMG This is such an important piece of work. Real options for recycled goods repurposed into something both practical and beautiful and even better the right thing to do. This work needs to be shared supported and thought of when planning work. Matua Rui is an inspiration. #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment Rui Peng

In our journey towards sustainability, it's time to rethink the way we furnish our spaces. Traditional wooden furniture, while timeless in its appeal, often comes with a heavy environmental cost. The depletion of forests, the carbon footprint of logging and processing, and the limited lifespan of wooden furniture all contribute to its unsustainable nature. That's why we're championing a shift towards furniture made from recycled plastic lumber and boards. These innovative materials offer a plethora of benefits that not only match but surpass those of traditional wood. Here's why it's time to ditch the old and embrace the new: Environmental Conservation: By opting for furniture made from recycled plastic, we're diverting plastic waste from landfills and giving it a new life. This not only reduces the pressure on our precious natural resources but also helps in mitigating the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution. Durability and Longevity: Contrary to popular belief, furniture made from recycled plastic lumber and boards is incredibly durable and long-lasting. It's resistant to moisture, rot, insects, and UV rays. Versatility in Design: Recycled plastic lumber and boards offer unparalleled versatility in design. They can be molded and shaped into a wide range of styles, colors, and textures, allowing for endless possibilities in furniture design. Low Maintenance: Say goodbye to the tedious upkeep that comes with wooden furniture. Recycled plastic requires minimal maintenance, with no need for staining, painting, or sealing. Sustainable Choice: By choosing furniture made from recycled plastic, you're making a tangible contribution to sustainability. You're supporting a circular economy where resources are reused and recycled, rather than depleted and discarded. So let's join hands in embracing this eco-friendly alternative to traditional wooden furniture. Together, we can make a difference—one recycled plastic chair, table, or bench at a time. Here's to a future where #sustainability meets style! Visit: www.ecovilleboards.com #circulareconomy #stopplasticpollution  #recycleforchange  #plasticrecycling  #sustainablefurniture  #ecofriendly  #ecofriendlyfurniture #sustainabledevelopment

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐱 The Sustainable Designer Craft Box focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable crafting materials and projects. It typically includes items made from recycled or natural materials, promoting environmentally conscious crafting. ▪ Eco-Friendly Materials: The box often includes biodegradable, recycled, or upcycled materials, such as papers, fabrics, and embellishments. ▪ Project Ideas: Each box typically contains step-by-step instructions for projects that emphasize sustainability, like creating home decor, accessories, or gifts. ▪ Educational Component: Many boxes provide information about sustainable practices, encouraging crafters to think about their environmental impact. ▪ Community Engagement: Some subscriptions foster a community where crafters can share their creations and ideas, often through social media or dedicated platforms. ▪ Supporting Local Artisans: Occasionally, the boxes may feature products made by local artisans or small businesses, promoting fair trade and ethical practices. Visit us on : www.greenhandle.in #Designer #designercraft #craftbox #craftboxes #designerbox #designerboxes #box #SustainableFuture #sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendl #BiodegradablePackagin #packaging #ReduceReuseRecycle #SustainablePackaging #GreenPackaging #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendlyproducts #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendlyProducts #biodegradable #ecofriendly #storage #customized #gogreen

Celebrating Earth Day with Topeak’s Sustainable Outdoor Furniture! Happy Earth Day! Topeak is proud to share our commitment to sustainability and environmental care. At Topeak, we believe in creating outdoor furniture that not only enhances your outdoor spaces but also respects our planet. How does Topeak help to make a better environment? -Sustainable Materials: Topeak’s outdoor furniture is crafted from responsibly sourced materials, including eco-friendly rattan and aluminum. -Recyclable Design: Topeak’s products are built to last, but when the time comes, they can be easily recycled. -Energy-Efficient Production: Topeak have energy-efficient processes and technology to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions when we produce. -Certified Quality: Topeak’s products are BSCI certified, meeting rigorous standards for social responsibility and ethical manufacturing practices. Topeak takes a small step but together, we can make a difference and create a greener, more vibrant world for all. #EarthDay #Sustainability #OutdoorFurniture #EcoFriendlyLiving #GreenLiving #ResponsibleManufacturing #Happyearthday #patiodesign #gardendesign #homerenovation 

Are recycled materials the future of furniture design? This year at Salone Satellite I have introduced two products - a wall mirror and a side table - from locally sourced recycled materials - recycled plastic panels from a company called Plastic Guys and sustainable concrete from recycled demolition rubble from Cementum, s.r.o . Products were well liked and admired and both materials were wildly asked about and discussed. Originally, the wall mirror was made from solid oak and the side table was meant to be from luxurious stones. I was a bit worried that these "second-hand" materials will not be accepted by the audience at such an event as Salone del Mobile, but I was wrong. So to conclude my question at the beginning - I hope so! #recycledplastic #sustainability #recycledconcrete #recycledmaterials #czechmade #salonesatellite #sustainabledesign #recycle #upcycle #circulareconomy #upcycling #czechdesign

Transforming the Future of Furniture with Sustainability at Its Core 🌱🛠️ Ever pondered the potential of 34kg of recycled plastic? 🤔♻️ Imagine it transformed into a piece of art - an island bar table that redefines luxury and sustainability. Adorned with the sophistication of a Carrara marble pattern and the robust elegance of wood, this isn't just furniture; it's a statement. 🌍🎨 Each swirl in its design narrates a powerful story of renewal and transformation. From discarded plastic to a masterpiece that becomes the heart of your space, it's a testament to the beauty, sustainability, and positive change we're committed to driving. At ECOLLABO8, our vision extends beyond creating eco-friendly furniture. We aim to make sustainable living a standard, not a luxury. With our advanced technology capable of processing 500kg of plastic waste per hour, we are on a mission to democratize sustainable furniture, making it accessible and affordable for all. 🚀💚 Join us as we lead the sustainable furniture revolution, crafting a future where every piece tells a story of environmental stewardship and innovation. #ECOLLABO8 #Sustainability #Innovation #EcoFriendlyFurniture #SustainableLiving #ChangeMakers"