Reaching Carbon Zero
Rhubarb Seating: Designing for Green, Not for the Bin!
The climate agenda has rapidly become a mainstream priority rather than a side-line and it is changing our attitudes and behaviours. For the furniture industry, that means people are increasingly… Read More >
EGGER: Time For More Trees!
Time for more trees please. EGGER’s ongoing commitment to sustainable forestry. A House of Commons Committee report, published in 2023[i], stated that woodland cover would need to be significantly expanded… Read More >
Designing for hospitality: Sustainable design with Hill Cross Furniture at The Boathouse, Guildford
Hill Cross Furniture, a market-leading, family-owned company, has been at the forefront of sourcing, supplying, and manufacturing high-quality contract grade furniture for over 24 years. Founded to meet the growing… Read More >
Sustainability Leader: Sandra Ruiz de Azua, Director at Zebra
Design Insider is pleased to share an interview with Sandra Ruiz De Azua, Director at Zebra Projects, the global design and architecture consultancy renowned for creating consumer-focused experiences in retail… Read More >
Resonate: Go Green or Go Home Round Table
At a recent roundtable held by Resonate and hosted by Rawside, a panel of industry experts talked about navigating Sustainability in the furniture industry and the challenges, collaborations, and future… Read More >
CDUK reveals waste-cutting solution for surface materials
CDUK has unveiled Vita Nova, a creative take-back and repurposing solution aimed at minimising the waste generated by the surface materials industry in the UK and Ireland. Meaning ‘new life’,… Read More >
Sustainable Luxury: Curtis Furniture’s Journey Toward Eco-Friendly Hotel Interiors
Curtis Furniture applauds the organic design narrative. We take the opportunity to speak with Jason Platten, head of design at UK hotel bedroom furniture supplier Curtis Furniture, about how sustainability does… Read More >
Rhubarb Seating’s Commitment to the Climate Agenda: A Small Company’s Journey Towards Net Zero
Like most companies in the UK, and to a greater or lesser extent across the globe, Rhubarb is travelling on its own journey towards net zero. The reminders of climate… Read More >
True Italian Experience Redefines Travel in Sustainable Style
Embarking on a journey of eco-conscious exploration, True Italian Experience takes center stage, unveiling a realm where sustainability meets travel seamlessly. In this realm, train travel emerges as a sustainable… Read More >
Sustainability Leaders: Alison Grant, Senior Designer at HLW
In an illuminating interview with Alison Grant, Senior Designer at HLW, we delve into the dynamic world of sustainable design and its transformative potential. Alison’s career trajectory, from healthcare architecture… Read More >
A Lifecycle Approach – The Key to Innovative Sustainability
There is an imperative and urgent need to focus on sustainability. It’s increasingly recognised that we can’t continue with current practices without severe consequences to our own health and that… Read More >
Five Ways Hypnos Tackles Sustainability
Hypnos is a British family-run mattress and bed manufacturer. Peter Keen, Chairman, is the fourth generation to run the business, his son, James (Chief Executive Officer), and daughter, Sarah, are… Read More >
Sustainable Innovation Interview Series
Design Insider is committed to playing an active role in progressing the commercial sector towards our united goal of reducing our contribution to the climate crisis. It’s imperative that conversations… Read More >