Posts Tagged: Sustainability
Edmund Bell Signs the Climate Pledge
In September 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge (TCP) – a commitment to reach net-zero carbon 2040 and meet The Paris Agreement 10 years early. As of September 2021, The Climate Pledge has over 201 signatories across 26 industries and 21 countries – with companies such as Amazon, Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, IBM,… Read More >
Q&A with Richard Naylor, Group Sustainable Development Director at Hypnos
With sustainability a key design influence for 2022, we speak to Richard Naylor, Group Sustainable Development Director at Hypnos, on how the company has a sustainability first approach which can support designers and the hospitality sector in their efforts to create the ultimate in comfort with integrity when it comes to the guest experience. [Find… Read More >
The Green Dream: Incorporating Sustainability in Commercial Interior Design
Amtico Commercial Marketing Manager Louisa Eyles explains why, as well as how, sustainability is becoming a key part in commercial interior projects. What is sustainability? How can it be embedded into commercial interior design? Here at Amtico, we have thought long and hard about it – and not just in a corporate “green wash” way,… Read More >
Sustainable Collections by Kirkby Design
Kirkby Design, part of The Romo Group, puts sustainability at the forefront of its design and development in these four innovative collections, responsibly melding style with practicality. A study into recycled products and sustainable materials directed and informed the creation of four original collections, Wave, Flow, Leaf and Fleck Eco, that all reduce the impact… Read More >
Vescom launches upholstery made from 100% recycled plastic waste
As part of its dedication to researching new alternatives and exploring future materials with an eye to sustainability, Vescom has gone back to the root of upholstery fabrics: the yarn itself. Working with a new type of yarn made entirely from recycled PET bottles from local sources, the company has designed, developed and produced four… Read More >
Q&A with Paul McManus, Head of Global Product Compliance at Havwoods
Design Insider is committed to bringing our readers the latest on Sustainability. Our focus over the past month has been on Sustainable Materials, and we’ve had a fantastic response from brands across the sector, with some fascinating conversations. We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Paul McManus, Head of Global Product Compliance, exploring Havwoods’… Read More >
Sustainability at Sleepeezee with Sustainability Manager, Andrew Reene
Design Insider has been engaging in some incredibly insightful conversations covering sustainability in our industry, discovering the different approaches brands have been taking to ensure sustainable thinking is at the forefront. We had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Reene, Health & Safety and Sustainability Manager at Sleepeezee, about why sustainability is so important to… Read More >
Greener carpets from Ulster
For Ulster Carpets, sustainability is about much more than the choice of wool in every carpet. Find out more about Ulster Carpets Wool is regrown in 12 months, providing a rapidly renewable supply. Wool’s natural characteristics also make it more durable, which adds to the sustainability of this natural raw material. However, the significant difference… Read More >
Camira launch Quest
Camira continues its fight against marine plastic pollution with the launch of Quest, an elegant multi-application fabric. Find out more about Camira A continuation of its partnership with the SEAQUAL Initiative, global fabric manufacturer Camira has announced the launch of Quest, a recycled polyester fabric containing SEAQUAL yarn, made from marine plastic waste. Joining Oceanic,… Read More >
THE WORLD’S LOWEST CARBON LEATHER
Muirhead, manufactures the lowest carbon intensity, high performance leather for prestigious global brands in aviation, bus, coach, rail, furniture, and luxury goods sectors, independently verified by Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) conducted on the entire manufacturing process. Find our more about Muirhead The sector-leading announcement comes as the parent company, Scottish Leather Group, publishes its 2021… Read More >
Sustainable Design with Rock Galpin & Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson is Design Manager, and a member of the Senior Management Team, at British contract furniture designer and manufacturer Morgan, where she has worked since 2008. As such, she is responsible for the design process and new product development, ensuring every detail flows smoothly throughout and into production as a fully launched collection. she… Read More >
Sustainability at Morgan with Managing Director, Paul Jones
Paul Jones is Managing Director at Morgan, a British contract furniture designer and manufacturer. Morgan are a design-led company, striving to create truly original, high-quality furniture through passion, care, design, integrity, experience, craftsmanship and an unfaltering dedication to quality. Paul’s history with the company started in 1999 when he accepted an industrial placement as part… Read More >
GROHE to Speak at Planted, London’s First Design Show Connecting Spaces, Nature and Sustainability
GROHE is proud to have participated in London’s first ever Planted event, which took place at London King’s Cross this weekend. Planted is an informative and inspiring three-day event, seeking to reconnect people and spaces with nature, and ignite positive change in behaviours across the design industry. As a sustainably driven brand leading the way in the… Read More >