Habitat for Humanity Restores' Reed Joins SFC Webinar

December 4, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Green on December 5, 2012

The Sustainable Furnishings Council will host a free Sustainability Essentials webinar, Thurs., Dec. 13, noon-1 p.m. (eastern time).

Next week's event feature's special guest Frank Reed of Habitat for Humanity Restores, which has more than 800 retail outlets across North America. The discussion covers the role that social responsibility plays in promoting the sustainability cause in our industry. Restores promote reusing, repurposing, upcycling, and recycling--all of which save energy as well as natural resources.

This webinar is intended to give participants useful information they can begin using in their business immediately; and provides a grounding in the environmental issues related to home furnishings, including the factual basis for climate change, problems with indoor air quality, toxic waste, and water conservation. Questions are answered about getting the most out of SFC membership and participating in  GREENleaders certified sustainability training program to receive credentials as a local expert in green furnishings.

Click this link to reserve a seat.