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September 18, 2020

Pottery Barn teams up with The Renewal Workshop to launch recycled product line

Pottery Barn has launched Pottery Barn Renewed, a line of recycled products made in partnership with The Renewal Workshop. The women spearheading the sustainable collaboration tell BOH how the partnership was born.

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August 20, 2020

How the pursuit of an affordable, sustainable sofa launched a new online brand

Two college friends launched a direct-to-consumer sofa company with a twist: It's completely sustainable.

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May 13, 2020

This bedding entrepreneur is looking to … the salad bar?

Using recycled plastic water bottles and plants, Leo Wang is trying to save the planet, one comforter at a time.

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May 5, 2020

Inside Ikea’s bold new sustainability pledge

The world’s largest furniture retailer is planning to go completely circular by 2030.

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February 1, 2020

This sustainable sofa brand is replacing showrooms with … vans?

British upholstery company Maker&Son arrived stateside this year with its all-natural sofas, chairs and beds—and big plans to upend the traditional direct-to-consumer business model for selling furniture.

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January 3, 2020

How the world’s largest textile fair is making sustainability its top priority

In its new “Material Manifesto” published in anticipation of the fair’s 50th edition next week, Heimtextil has doubled down on its effort to make sustainability top of mind in an industry that’s notable for its global impact on the environment.

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September 17, 2019

Parsons & Obeetee provide hands-on learning for a handwoven trade

The New School’s Parsons School of Design is partnering with luxury hand woven rug company, Obeetee, to give students the opportunity to experience every facet of the rug-making process—from meeting the weavers in India to interacting with customers in the brand’s New York showroom.

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August 27, 2019

Confused by carbon footprints? There’s a calculator for that

Los Angeles–based brand Home Front Build just launched CarbonShack, an online platform that shows consumers how to calculate their home’s carbon footprint. Founder Steve Pallrand shares his vision with BOH.

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August 23, 2019

The net-zero-home revolution is happening in—of all places—the Hamptons

East Hampton–based Modern NetZero builds homes that produce as much energy as they consume. After working on spec for a few years, the company recently launched a custom home option.

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August 8, 2019

The feel-good answer to the fabric-sample abyss

Last year, Julie Benniardi and Debbie Ouyang launched ReWeave L.A. to create one-of-a-kind goods from unwanted fabric samples, donating a portion of profits to charity. Here’s how the duo behind the growing brand balance eco-consciousness with design vision and business savvy.

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