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Summer 2019 | Issue 12

As dire warnings about climate change jostle for shock value in the headlines, it’s easy to get fatigued instead of alarmed. Sustainability can seem too big—and its ever-widening scope, from ethical manufacturing and transparent sourcing to upcycled materials, doesn’t simplify things. Although the design industry isn’t going to save the planet by itself, there’s room to effect positive, significant change. In this issue, we examine the small steps you can take to make a difference (and make your clients care). 

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Could you go a day without producing any trash? Heath’s pursuit of zero-waste manufacturing
Three years ago, Heath Ceramics embarked on a radical company-wide journey to eradicate waste. BOH caught up with the California-based brand to find out how, why—and how much it (didn’t) cost.
BY Fred Nicolaus
17,000 square feet—and sustainable?
Sprawling, net-zero spaces leverage creative new technologies and methodologies—proof, once and for all, that sustainability comes in all sizes.
BY Jessica Dailey
What is sustainable furniture anyway? Why Susan Inglis is trying to make you care
For more than a decade, Susan Inglis has steadily and tirelessly beat the drum for green practices in the home furnishings industry.
BY Arianne Nardo
Design Dispatch
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WANT Les Essentiels co-founders launch e-commerce platform for ‘less but better’ shopping
With their new e-commerce platform, Goodee, the design duo behind the much-lauded WANT travel accessories brand turn their focus to home, and they’re keeping sustainability top of mind.
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Design studio Formafantasma’s latest installation creates office staples out of e-waste
Netherlands-based design studio Formafantasma crafts a collection of office furniture from recycled tech waste.
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How are you recession-proofing your business?
With an economic downturn forecasted by 2021, business owners across all sectors are preparing to batten down the hatches for the next recession. Ten designers tell us how they weathered the last economic crisis and share their strategies for recession-proofing their firms.
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A designer's guide to sustainable shopping: How to find brands that care
Taking the first step toward shopping with sustainability in mind might be daunting, but these 63 brands make it easy to go green.
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13 brands that raise the bar on material provenance
From cotton fiber DNA testing and rapid tree replacement to resourceful repurposing of scrap metal, invasive plants and more, these companies are tough to beat when it comes to transparent sourcing.
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10 brands that put their workers first at every step of the supply chain
These companies cultivate exceptional relationships with their partners and maintain ethical manufacturing and workplace practices through every step of the supply chain. In short, every worker is treated well.
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12 brands that prioritize nontoxic materials, low-impact production—and your health and safety
These companies boast nontoxic materials, a reduced carbon footprint, local manufacturing (and therefore reduced transportation in shipping), biodegradable packaging, and minimal chemical emissions.
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9 brands that have made giving back a key part of their business
These brands adopt humanitarian practices, encourage their employees to volunteer regularly and route a significant portion of proceeds to good causes every year.
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19 brands that turn trash into treasure
These brands transform previously used materials—think engine coils, fishing nets and chalkboards—to construct new, beautiful objects for the home.
digital disruptors
Will consumers want to subscribe to furniture instead of buying? These rental firms say yes
We live in a world where if you want something, you can rent it, often at the click of a button. A house, a car, a dress, a movie—why not furniture?
The Handbook
The great indoors: How to talk to your clients about going green
BOH’s guide to getting green—from taking your first steps toward sustainability to making your clients care.
Is your project unhealthy? Two university labs are working on it
Two university labs are pioneering research into design solutions that lead to healthier homes.
It's not easy being green: A guide to environmental certifications
You can’t make green choices if you don’t know what they are—and you can’t sell those decisions to clients if you don’t know why you’re making them. We break down three of the most widely accepted green design certifications: LEED, PHIUS and LBC.
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