The Upcycle: Linda Alexanian of Organic Weave
Growing up in a family business, she never intended to step in and change the way rugs were made. But, upon learning the secrets of the rug trade, it made Linda Alexanian determined to do better.
Keep ReadingReducing Waste in Design and Build: A Vital Step Towards a Sustainable Future.
Reducing Waste in Design and Build: A Vital Step Towards a Sustainable Future.
The design and build industry is a crucial sector of the economy, responsible for constructing everything from residential homes to...Read more
The design and build industry is a crucial sector of the economy, responsible for constructing everything from residential homes to...Read more
“Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract – sustainable development – and turn it into a reality for all the world’s people.” - Kofi Annan
“Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract – sustainable development – and turn it into a reality for all the world’s people.” - Kofi Annan
4.5 Pounds of garbage per person is thrown out every single day in the United States. That ends up being 267.8 million tons of waste each year. Let’s normalize less waste and more reuse.
4.5 Pounds of garbage per person is thrown out every single day in the United States. That ends up being 267.8 million tons of waste each year. Let’s normalize less waste and more reuse.
Americans dispose of 12 million tons of furniture every year. That’s six times more than in 1960.
Americans dispose of 12 million tons of furniture every year. That’s six times more than in 1960.
The three R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - are the most important ways to reduce waste and help protect the environment.
The three R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - are the most important ways to reduce waste and help protect the environment.
Each of these actions involves a different approach to managing waste, but together they form a powerful tool for individuals and communities to lessen their impact on the planet.Read more
Each of these actions involves a different approach to managing waste, but together they form a powerful tool for individuals and communities to lessen their impact on the planet.Read more
88% of design professionals are interested in reducing their waste, but don’t know where to begin. It’s not as hard as you think. We promise.
88% of design professionals are interested in reducing their waste, but don’t know where to begin. It’s not as hard as you think. We promise.
Is there a connection between landfill waste and climate change? You bet.
Is there a connection between landfill waste and climate change? You bet.
Decomposing landfills are a source of methane gas for starters. But let’s get real. We can be concerned about GHGs and not polluting our oceans and soil, and not poisoning our wildlife at the same time. Here we share resources, best practices and news from around the globe so you can keep up on lowering waste.Read more
Decomposing landfills are a source of methane gas for starters. But let’s get real. We can be concerned about GHGs and not polluting our oceans and soil, and not poisoning our wildlife at the same time. Here we share resources, best practices and news from around the globe so you can keep up on lowering waste.Read more
