Feb 19
If you’re a homeowner, but also are concerned about this giant ball of rock we orbit the sun on, you may well have looked into green home insurance before now – after all, it’s a great way of not only looking after your home but also looking after the planet on which we live. On the other hand, you might not even know it exists (Green home insurance is still somewhat of a niche product, despite the best efforts of both insurance companies and the ecologically aware. So, what can you do to try and make your home insurance a little greener?
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Tags: Green Home, Green Home Insurance, Home Insurance, Insurance
Feb 18
On March 25-27 in Chicago, architectural nonprofit DesignCorps is hosting the 11th annual Structures for Inclusion conference, one of the few conferences I believe has real impact. The 3-day event will “bring together activists, designers, funders, and policy makers who are at the forefront of designing in the public’s interest.” In short, this is a conferences for architectural and design practitioners who don’t just “give a damn,” but who are walking the walk.
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Tags: March
Feb 13
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA recently announced the voluntary recall of RUND clear glass mugs. Due to variations in glass thickness, the mug may break when in use. IKEA received one report of a laceration injury caused by the mug that required medical attention.
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Tags: Glass Mugs, Mugs
Feb 12
This is an arranged marriage of sorts, complete with a longish courtship, one that seemingly benefits both parties and just makes sense.
UL Environment, a division of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), has acquired Air Quality Sciences and its offshoot, Greenguard Environmental Institute.
UL Environment is a division of Underwriter’s Laboratory, one of the most recognized and trusted labels for product safety since 1894. Begun last year to provide independent validation of green certifications and claims, the acquisition makes great sense.
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Feb 07
Designer Emiliano Godoy’s Snowjob Chair is shimmering, glimmering, and made with a conscience. The lovely seat is built from FSC-certified wood, biodegradable finish, and a material called “Ecoist,” which is handmade from tiny pieces of offcuts from candy wrapper manufacturers. The material is assembled by craftswomen, providing economic opportunities, and provides an intricate, unique patina for the chair, which is reinforced with a post-consumer recycled paper layer on the inside. It can also be broken down and flat-packed for easy shipment and storage.
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Tags: Emiliano Godoy, Godoy, Snowjob Chair
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