Keilhauer partners with local groups to recycle sewing machines

Keilhauer’s sustainability efforts continue to expand in its goal to be environmentally benign, socially progressive and economically successful. Last week, working with Partners in Project Green and The Repair Café, Keilhauer was able to remove 34 old and broken sewing machines from its production facility, all of which were dismantled and recycled, achieving…

March 9, 2015

IDEXCanada takes place Dec. 2-3, 2015, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building

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More from IIDEXCanada: 3rd annual IIDEX Woodshop 2015 call for submissions

Don't miss your chance to promote your work and your personal brand as a designer, woodworker or carpenter. IIDEXCanada is seeking submissions of residential and commercial furnishings, fixtures, lighting and accessories for its 2015 IIDEX Woodshop exhibition. Ontario Wood, the City of Toronto, and IIDEXCanada have teamed up to bring you the 3rd annual IIDEX…

March 5, 2015

The Faculty of Social Sciences was recognized with the Institutional Building Award on Dec. 3 at the Ontario Concrete Awards

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Good things (awards, in this case) come in threes for University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences building

A new academic facility at the University of Ottawa has garnered three design awards this season. The Faculty of Social Sciences was recognized with the Institutional Building Award on Dec. 3 at the Ontario Concrete Awards. Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects designed the building. The 15-storey tower and adjacent podia form a…

December 5, 2014

Toto commenced the company's 25th Anniversary Urban Greenways program with the planting of the first tree at Perkerson Elementary School. Toto chose to plant trees to celebrate its 25th anniversary as they symbolize the company's commitment not only to the environment but also to improving people's lives

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Toto celebrates 25th anniversary with urban greenways gift to Atlanta’s school kids

Toto, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world (with $5.1-billion dollars in annual sales), is celebrating 25 years of unparalleled growth and success in North America by giving back to make children’s lives better, protect the environment, and help to keep the water supply pure. To accomplish this, the company has partnered with the City…

November 25, 2014

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With its new Reclaim carpet tiles, Interface continues its good design work with with salvaged matter and materials

Interface has drawn on the natural beauty found in salvaged matter and materials for the design of its new Reclaim carpet tiles. The 25cm x 1m skinny plank series echoes the look of worn, weathered wood, lending interiors a feeling that’s both warm and inviting yet completely modern. Constructed of 100-per-cent recycled content fibre that…

November 24, 2014

GreenWizard, a leading software provider for the design and construction community, presented Teknion with the award at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Oct. 22-24 in New Orleans

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Teknion receives Category Leader award from GreenWizard

Teknion Corporation today announced that it was named 2014 Category Leader in the Furnishings category by GreenWizard. GreenWizard, a leading software provider for the design and construction community, presented Teknion with the award at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Oct. 22-24 in New Orleans. “It is with great honor and pleasure to announce…

November 14, 2014

Desso's New Transition collection, with positively defined recycled chalk content

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Desso has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking-water companies

In a bold new move on the transformational journey to the circular economy, Desso, a leading global carpets and sports-pitches company, has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking-water companies in the Netherlands. As a Cradle to Cradle company, Desso is committed to developing…

November 11, 2014

Collage of Google Earth images from "Mind the Earth"

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In Copenhagen, an exhibition of Google Earth images reminds us to “Mind the Earth”

Can logging be beautiful? Seen from above, it creates the most delicate patterns, but the story behind it is scary: large parts of the rain forest are disappearing every day. The upcoming exhibition "Mind the Earth" at the Danish Architecture Centre shows the Earth’s transformation, using selected photos from Google Earth, providing insights into how…

November 3, 2014

Keilhauer's success in waste diversion is just one part of the company's Big-Time Corporate Goal; Closed Loop Manufacturing

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Recognized for environmental initiatives, Keilhauer wins RCO Gold

Keilhauer’s continued sustainability efforts have been recognized by the Recycling Council of Ontario with a Gold award in the IC&I Category. The RCO (Recycling Council of Ontario) held its annual awards gala on Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014. Keilhauer was a finalist and ultimately awarded Gold in the category of IC&I (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional facilities).…

October 31, 2014

Officially opening tonight, Dudoc Vancouver highlights innovative Dutch companies and hopes to resolve environmental challenges through international partnerships and groundbreaking solutions. Says Chris Heerius, director of Jaga North America, "It's an honour to be a part of this great collaboration with so many other passionate and knowledgeable experts and companies"

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Dutch Urban Design and Development Centre in Vancouver features sustainable solutions from Jaga

Jaga Climate Systems, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions, is featured in the Dutch Urban Design and Development Centre (Dudoc) in Vancouver. Officially opening tonight, Dudoc Vancouver highlights innovative Dutch companies and hopes to resolve environmental challenges through international partnerships and groundbreaking solutions. Says Chris Heerius, director of Jaga North America, “It’s an…

October 30, 2014