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Cheap, durable and natural furniture from PlayWood

Italian design company PlayWood is setting a new standard for sustainable furniture. They have products that are...

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Artist 3D-prints biodegradable agar floral lamps

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, although most people would agree there is beauty in nature. Artist and textile...

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Furniture made from the sea plant eelgrass

Natural material selection for products can provide a low environmental impact and carbon emission output. Architect...

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These furniture handles are made from flaxseed

Minimizing waste through recycling is one action every business can take towards sustainability. Schwinn Hardware,...

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This outdoor furniture line uses upcycled rice hulls that outperform wood

Michigan-based furniture manufacturing company Grand Rapids Chair Company has unveiled a sustainable addition to...

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OFS furniture is eco-driven from tree to delivery

Based out of Huntingburg, IN, with multiple showrooms around the country, furniture manufacturer OFS sets the bar...

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Natural Pod furniture takes a different approach to learning

Education is a universal issue. Bridgitte Alomes, the founder and CEO of Natural Pod, has her own approach to learning....

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Heirloom Design provides furniture that may never see a landfill

Modern commercial buildings stand as examples of architecture, energy consumption and interior design. They...

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HIR Studio uses old plastic to bring new life to Hong Kong

Old plastic is filling up the Shing Mu River in Hong Kong. But soon this old plastic will be turned into new benches...

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Emeco's Za stools offer a lifetime of sustainable beauty

Emeco's new line of stools is handcrafted with a sleek, modern design. These handcrafted, beautifully modern stools...

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Staxxiom promises eco-friendly furnishings that click together in 2 minutes

Furniture startup Staxxiom has unveiled its new “no tools, no hassle” furniture products, a line of patented,...

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Designer Lucas Couto joins Precious Plastic for recycling project

Lucas Couto, Senior Industrial Designer at EGGS Design in Norway, is focused on turning plastic pollution...

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Plexus highlights reuse with this adaptable flat-pack design

You've probably been to plenty of festivals, trade fairs and other events where you stopped at booths to sample...

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The Mawj 3D Printed Chair is inspired by the Arabian Sea

Off the shores of Dubai, the majestic Arabian Sea section of the northern Indian Ocean can trace its history...

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Medley's sustainable furniture supports reforestation

Founded by brothers Travis Nagle and Ryan Schultz, Medley Furniture has brought its sustainable agenda a step further...

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