Kartell and illycaffè design a seat made from recycled coffee capsules

Kartell has signed a new partnership with illycaffè to contribute to the sustainability of the planet by promoting a production model based on the circular economy. The two Italian brands have come together to design Re-Chair, a seat made from recycled Illy Iperespresso coffee capsules. The chair is the latest creation of Antonio…

June 7, 2022

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GROHE reaches milestone in combatting global plastic waste

GROHE , part of LIXIL , a global manufacturer of water and housing products, reached a milestone in its efforts to tackle the global waste problem and its impact on water by improving its services. Pictured above, is the Pacific Garbage Screening Project created by Marcela Hansch. Pacific Garbage Screening (PGS), supported by GROHE,…

May 31, 2022

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Keilhauer Named as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

Keilhauer has been recognized by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project as one of the Greenest Employers for 2022. This marks the eighth consecutive year and the ninth year overall that the company has accepted this award. Now in its 15th year, Canada’s Greenest Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes employers that are…

April 22, 2022

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Formica Canada repurposes its samples and residues to reduce waste

Formica Canada and the Université de Sherbrooke’s Biomass Technology Laboratory are transforming the residue of discarded laminate samples into green energy, to reduce its ecological footprint. The project kicked off in 2021 with the Université de Sherbrooke's Business Partnership Group . The Formica Canada team has been working with researchers at the Biomass Technology…

April 18, 2022

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Kirei launches sustainable acoustic baffle with Nike Grind

Kirei, a provider of eco-friendly design materials for interiors, announced a collaboration with Nike Grind. The Air Baffle is an acoustic ceiling baffle inspired by the clean, modern lines of the Nike Air Max, and made from recycled shoes and water bottles. The ceiling baffle combines the acoustic performance of recycled PET felt with a…

March 25, 2022

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Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Interior green walls can improve air quality and reduce noise levels, improving the health and well-being of those who work there. (Shutterstock) Md Sazan Rahman, McGill University Most people now recognize the energy savings benefits of green buildings. These buildings use less water, energy and other natural resources. In some cases, they can increase biodiversity, produce…

February 7, 2022

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Tarkett reveals a new Climate Roadmap for 2030

Tarkett revealed its new Climate Roadmap for 2030, in full alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company states that it will deliver a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. Tarkett’s Climate Roadmap for 2030 covers reductions in…

February 4, 2022

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Karim Rashid designs a new collection using ocean plastics

Karim Rashid’s use of Tide Ocean Material in his Oceana collection is an ecological step towards holistic design. Oceana is part of the Circular Ocean Plastic project of Solaris Community , underneath a United Nations program “Closing the Loop”. The Circular Ocean Plastic Project explores innovative solutions for…

January 28, 2022

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Call for Submissions: Ro Plastic Prize 2022

Rossana Orlandi and her daughter Nicoletta Orlandi Brugnoni announce the fourth edition of the RoGUILTLESSPLASTIC international challenge. The project was created to sensitize the global creative community to a design that is based on recycling waste materials — not only derived from Plastic. The 2022 edition introduces three categories: Urban…

December 3, 2021

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Workplaces Made Purposely Wholesome

Approaches to workspace design focused on wellbeing, health, and inclusivity that were already in play prior to the pandemic have taken on new importance as we return to the workplace. The quest for work-life balance and wellness, expressed and experienced through the work environment, is top of mind as organizations define their new normal. A…

October 21, 2021