Sustainable Furnishings Council Plans 2 NYC Seminars

February 2, 2018  by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   

On Feb. 5, the group will host a session at the NY Now design show to discuss its 2017 consumer research project. That is followed by a Feb. 14 seminar at the New York Design Center to discuss sustainable design.

The Feb. 5 event begins at 1:30 p.m. in room 1A05 at the Javits Convention Center. It will be led by SFC Executive Director Susan Inglis, who will discuss the survey results and focus on consumer’s desire to purchase environmentally-friendly home furnishings and textiles, and the importance of choosing the correct terminology to market sustainable products.

To register, click here.

The Feb. 14 seminar begins at 2 p.m. at suite 710 of the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave.

At that event, Inglis will lead a panel discussion on the core tenants of sustainable design. Panel members include  Bill McKinney of Lee Industries, Robin Wilson of Robin Wilson Home, Libby Langdon of Libby Langdon Interiors, Russell Bienenstock of Furniture World, and Giles Jackson of Liberation Kilt.

To register for the seminar, click here.