Designers and brands have become increasingly conscious of how the products they create impact the planet.
As well as considering the materials and processes used to manufacture products, the focus is shifting to the entire lifespan of products, with designers and brands considering how products can be more easily repaired to extend their life in a bid to reduce emissions and mitigate damage to the environment.
Recycling materials to avoid waste and keeping products in use for as long as possible are two key principles of the circular economy, which many brands are trying to move towards.
From tabletops made from discarded yogurt pots to outdoor seating made from used beer kegs, here s a selection of the latest sustainable products on Dezeen Showroom.
The Ecology School, a nonprofit education center in Maine, has received full "living building" certification from the International Living Future Institute, the first such location in the state to earn the credential. The certification is a continually evolving challenge with three tenets for buildings.
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Topcon Solutions Store, Sustainable Living Innovations recognized with Autodesk award of ‘Most Impactful Sustainability Win
May 28, 2021 By Editor
LIVERMORE, Calif. – May 27, 2021 – Topcon Positioning Group announces its North American retail organization, the Topcon Solutions Store (TSS), was recently presented with the Autodesk “Most Impactful Sustainability Win” award for its sales and services work with Sustainable Living Innovations (SLI) in Seattle, Washington.
The award recognizes one of three Autodesk reseller partners throughout the world that are driving both impactful and innovative uses of Autodesk solutions to help customers implement and achieve a product, process, or program which supports at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Alberta family works with SAIT to design and build the highest level of green home
Author of the article: Andrea Cox
Publishing date: May 27, 2021 • 2 days ago • 4 minute read • The Confluence, an exceptionally energy efficient home. Photo by Courtesy, Pavel Hajek /Postmedia
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The story of one of the world’s most sustainably built homes begins 10 years ago, when Gerton and Joleen Molenaar began to explore upgrading their single-storey, 1,200-square-foot cabin near Cochrane.
They decided on a new-build design of close to 3,000 square feet, complete with a solarium, swimming pool and tunnels in the walls. But as they researched green living and building concepts along the way, the couple had a change of heart.