Posts Tagged: Environment
Camira’s Ocean-waste fabric at Deutsche Bahn’s headquarters
Camira Fabrics have exciting news to share – Oceanic – Camira’s first textile to include marine plastic waste – has been chosen by Europe’s largest railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, for inclusion in its brand-new, eco-friendly office suites. Based in Cube Berlin, Deutsche Bahn’s new home has been heralded as Europe’s smartest office thanks to its… Read More >
Planted Unearthed
Prior to the lockdown there was a new design trade show in the pipeline for the London Design Festival in September. But unlike the majority of both established and fledgling shows that focus largely on interior aspects of our built environments during the busy design-laden period, this one was different. As the title suggests, Planted… Read More >
Silentinght Explores Commercial Sustainability
In the past 12 months, increased awareness of global environmental crises has nudged sustainability from a niche concern to a mainstream opportunity. Silentnight Group explores the response to sustainability, eco-friendly designs, and what the future has in store for sustainability in the Hospitality sector. [Find Silentnight Group on the BCFA Product Finder] In response, we… Read More >
Sustainable Sleep by Hypnos
With over a century of experience in creating bespoke handmade beds for homes and some of the world’s leading hotel brands, Hypnos has continuously evolved to keep up with the latest technology and consumer demands. Now, as it looks to expand its decade-long commitment to protecting the environment, the British bedmaker continues to focus on… Read More >
Chelsom Goes Green
An environmental consultancy programme funded by the European Regional Development Funding and managed by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is helping Chelsom to reduce carbon emissions in a bid to make their headquarters more environmentally friendly. Chelsom is a third-generation family business with over 70years experience designing and manufacturing high quality decorative lighting for… Read More >
Jim Biddulph & The Seafood Industry
Set against a backdrop of concern regarding the devastation that rising sea levels will cause to low-lying landmasses; what shifts in oceanic circulation will have on the temperature and weather patterns of regions in the North Atlantic; the effects that plastic debris is having on marine life and the oceanic food chain; or the damage… Read More >
The Future Materials Library by Jim Biddulph
Kicking off the year’s long list of design trade shows, Heimtextil in Frankfurt; now in its 50th edition, is the first port of call for those looking for the very latest in home and commercial textiles. Some 63,000 visitors pass through the doors, eager to find out what the 2,952 international exhibitors have in store… Read More >
Malone Fabrics Go Green with skai®
Situated on the Southern edge of Belfast, Malone is an exclusive distributor of skai synthetic leather for the UK and Ireland. The extensive range of synthetic leathers can be used for the Hospitality, Healthcare, Marine and Contract sector whilst conforming to the highest flame retardancy standards including Crib 5 and IMO. [Find Malone Fabrics on… Read More >
Bio Building at Dutch Design Week
It is fair to say that this year has been a tumultuous one, full of political unrest, distrust, disparity and protest. The messages surrounding climate change pushed most vigorously by a youth movement that is all too aware of the implications of its pending impact, are finally being pushed to the fore of news stories… Read More >
Milliken named one of World’s most ethical companies
Global manufacturer, Milliken, receives prestigious Ethisphere Institute honour for 13th consecutive year. Milliken is one of 128 honorees recognised in 2019, representing 21 countries and 50 industries. Aligning values-based business practices with an ever-present culture of integrity fuels continued success for Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer with expertise in specialty chemicals, floor covering, and… Read More >
Design Insider 2019 Predictions
Design Insider have taken the time to review events and talks that we have attended in 2018. After consulting with the experts, we would like to explore with you trends that we expect to see throughout the year: Bauhaus, Yellow, Metallics, Environmentally Considerate Resources and Pods! Below we will explain our reasoning for each growing trend for 2019…… Read More >
Ege Receives Distinguished EU Environmental Award
As we spend June increasing awareness in the environmental impact of plastic and share recent innovations in plastic recycling the announcement of ege’s environmental achievements are perfectly timed! Whilst the warmest spring in centuries in Denmark witnesses climate changes a few selected companies have just received environmental awards from the EU for their work in securing a more… Read More >