September 25,
2013 by in Community / Charitable Support, Green, Industry 
Recycled teak furniture vendor Groovystuff
has received the 2013 Icon Honor for “Industry Contribution & Influence.”
September 12,
2013 by in Designer Weekly, Green, Industry
The act of recycling unused materials from a job site, working with products made from reclaimed wood and salvaged parts, and ensuring that the air quality of a property isn't polluted by off-gases are just some of the ways that members of the A&D industry put a green stamp on their work, almost as a matter of routine.
But there are several industry leaders who stand out for having forged a path in the sustainable design field-let's call them influencers.
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Source: Interior Design
September 11,
2013 by in Green, Industry
A Sustainable Furnishings Council webinar this week will examine consumer attitudes toward "green" home furnishings.
September 4,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Green, Industry
Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious in their purchases, and they're willing to pay more in order to own the greener product, according to the Sustainable Furnishings Council's fifth annual consumer research study.
August 29,
2013 by in Green, Industry
California took a step toward updating flammability standards, when a state bureau last week proposed new rules that could reduce the amount of toxic flame retardants in furniture and other consumer goods.
The new standards - proposed by the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation - would overturn a 1975 state rule that required furniture foam to withstand an open flame.
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Source: U-T San Diego
August 27,
2013 by in Bedding, Green, Industry, Product
Simmons' Hospitality Division is implementing a new mattress recycling program.