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November 9, 2021

Vegan Interior Design Week marks a step forward for animal-friendly design

Held virtually from November 1 to 5, the first annual Vegan Design Week event brought together designers, manufacturers and retailers for a summit on animal-friendly, sustainable and eco-conscious design practices.

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October 14, 2021

The pandemic changed co-working needs—WeWork and Feather have partnered to meet them

The furniture rental company is now offering customizable office decor to WeWork members in 35 markets across the country—part of a program designed to meet the changing demands of hybrid work.

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October 13, 2021

How severe weather is shaping home design

Extreme weather events are expected to continually increase over the next 30 years, so a growing number of designers and architects are finding ways to create homes that can stand up to the changing times.

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September 24, 2021

The world’s whitest paint is green

A team of scientists recently developed an ultrawhite shade of paint that could cool homes and cut down on the need for air conditioning, drastically reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in the process.

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September 22, 2021

Fashion is obsessed with bioleather. Will it work for home?

As the race for fashion’s leather alternatives rages on, an assortment of biotextile brands are turning their attention to interiors.

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September 14, 2021

Can the future of performance fabrics come from shellfish?

To meet the growing demand for natural alternatives to harsh chemicals in products including performance textiles, two companies have partnered to pioneer a nontoxic solution made from chitosan, a biopolymer sourced from seafood waste.

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September 1, 2021

Herman Miller is all in on recycled plastic. What’s taking the rest of the industry so long?

Herman Miller has announced that its bestselling Aeron chair will now contain recycled plastic, bringing the company one step closer to its goal of using 50 percent recycled content by 2030. But with more plastic being produced than ever before, why is recycled plastic still so rare in home furnishings?

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July 28, 2021

Can a new organization make a dent in the design industry’s waste problem?

Disturbed by how much waste her design firm was producing, Katie Storey launched the Good Future Design Alliance, an organization challenging home businesses to cut their waste by 50 percent over the next four years. But can the industry meet the moment?

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July 1, 2021

Why this British designer imagines characters for every piece he makes

While Newcastle, England–based designer Mac Collins is just making his way into the furniture industry, he’s got a story to tell for each of his designs—and you’ll want to listen.

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April 22, 2021

With sustainability in focus, Earth Day is big business

In 1970, Earth Day was created to draw attention to environmental issues. Fifty years later, it’s a chance for brands to burnish their sustainability cred.

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