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  • GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products

    GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products
    Nov 2 2022
    Have you ever wondered if faux animal products in interior design were really better for the environment? Join Erica as she deep dives into humane animal products and the standards that she looks for when purchasing, as well as her take on how beneficial these alternative products are compared to the real deal. Certifications and Organizations: - Organic Wool - iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - www.discoverzq.com/ - Responsible Wool Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE - DownPass - www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/s…ble-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Animal Welfare Approved - https://agreenerworld.org/certifications/animal-welfare-approved/?gclid=CjwKCAjwh4ObBhAzEiwAHzZYU82cKB5FXbSTPE2kG6R8XAimnYZHX4TTxfRO8ges7-R5B1PtWe1VuRoCuTwQAvD_BwE - Certified Humane - https://certifiedhumane.org/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)- global-standard.org/ Companies: - Moore & Giles - https://www.mooreandgiles.com/ - Lulu and Georgia - https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/ - Plumeria Bay - https://www.plumeriabay.com/ Studies: - https://www.businessinsider.com/why-vegetable-tanned-leather-is-so-expensive-and-rare-2021-8 - https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/INDEX.cfm/fuseaction/display.abstractDetail/abstract_id/10095/report/F#:~:text=A%20common%20chemical%20used%20as,exposes%20workers%20to%20harmful%20chemicals. - https://apparelinsider.com/in-praise-of-silk-and-why-the-sacs-silk-analysis-is-wrong/
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    37 Min.
  • GBD 303 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture

    GBD 303 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture
    Oct 20 2022
    This week on Green By Design, Erica takes us into the world of wood. Find out about the different types of wood sourcing, eco composites, and the different certifications available. Each option will then be ranked on how sustainable it is. Certifications and Organizations: - FSC - https://fsc.org/en - SFI - https://forests.org/labelsandclaims/ - PEFC - https://www.pefc.org/ - CARB - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ - Greenguard Gold - www.ul.com/resources/ul-greeng…rtification-program Companies: - Roseburg - https://www.roseburg.com/ - Copeland - https://www.copelandfurniture.com/ - Angel City Lumber - https://www.angelcitylumber.com/ - 805 Woodworks - https://www.805woodworks.com/ - Fireside Lodge - https://firesidelodgefurniture.com/ Studies: - https://www.tinyecohomelife.com/is-mdf-sustainable - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618325095 - https://meridian.allenpress.com/fpj/article/68/4/414/73774/Cost-Benefit-Analysis-of-Medium-Density-Fiberboard - https://healthymaterialslab.org/material-collections/affordable-flooring-materials - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338015478_Possibilities_for_Manufacturing_Eco-friendly_Medium_Density_Fibreboards_from_Recycled_Fibres_-_a_Review
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    25 Min.
  • GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery

    GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery
    Sep 29 2022
    The Eco Method Interiors’ founder explains the difference between conventional and eco-friendly foam. Erica will delve into the greener options and the pros and cons of each. Discover what to look for when purchasing foam and the additives that can be harmful to your health and the environment. Certifications and Organizations: - EPA - https://www.epa.gov/ - CertiPur - https://certipur.us/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - https://global-standard.org/ - OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex - Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)- https://certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard - Made Safe - https://www.madesafe.org/find-products/bedding/ - Eco-Institut - https://www.eco-institut.de/en/dienstleistungen/certification/ - Greenguard Gold - https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program - Organic Wool - https://iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - https://www.discoverzq.com/ - DownPass - https://www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - https://www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/service-by-industry/Sustainability_and_Environment/responsible-sourcing/global-traceable-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard- https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNhjJ9GJ9AfJ-fNMPaCQq9O4BnF4AC_8fGyfOQsQ9GceznEvXjJ83khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Responsible Wool Standard - https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-wool/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNtWjzWfT3nJP9QGpri3mB9tCRZKSlBzhk8Ke96e-g3mWOXIY3nR6fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE Companies: - My Green Mattress - https://www.mygreenmattress.com/ - Medley Home - https://medleyhome.com/ - Cisco Home - https://ciscohome.net/ Studies: - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213201/ - https://archive.epa.gov/epa/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam.html - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021001380?via%3Dihub
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    20 Min.
  • GBD 301 - Eco Method Interior's Approach to Sustainable Interior Design

    GBD 301 - Eco Method Interior's Approach to Sustainable Interior Design
    Sep 15 2022
    Erica kicks off season 3 of Green by Design with an overview of the main categories of sustainability and how they apply to interior design. She breaks down each category and gives a brief description on how it fits into green design. Topics covered include: circularity, resource conservation, CO2E emissions, health and toxicity, and social ethics. Join us for the rest of season 3 to hear about each category in detail! Resources: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - www.global-standard.org OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - www.oeko-tex.com Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) - www.certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard Fair Trade Certified - www.fairtradecertified.org Good Weave Certified - www.goodweave.org International Renewable Energy Agency - www.irena.org Enerdata - www.enerdata.net
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    14 Min.
  • GBD 210 - GOTS Certification with Lori Wyman

    GBD 210 - GOTS Certification with Lori Wyman
    Aug 19 2021
    The Global Organic Textile Standard or GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. North American GOTS Representative Lori Wyman explains the certification process and the benefits of supporting GOTS-certified brands.
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    31 Min.
  • GBD 209 - Loni Brown of EntirelyEco

    GBD 209 - Loni Brown of EntirelyEco
    Aug 12 2021
    Hear from the founder of the eco-friendly, non-toxic home goods store EntirelyEco about not compromising on style when you go green, working with a contractor when building a non-toxic home, the best home goods options for babies, and more.
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    36 Min.
  • GBD 208 - Green Organizing with Julie Naylon

    GBD 208 - Green Organizing with Julie Naylon
    Aug 5 2021
    Professional organizer Julie Naylon of No Wire Hangers shares some of the systems she uses to help her clients be more mindful of their consumption and clutter and help them live tidier, more organized lives. If you (or your clients) have a bag of clothes shoved in your closet that was supposed to go to the donation center 6 years ago, this is the episode for you.
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    21 Min.
  • GBD 207 - Environmental Psychologist Dak Kopec

    GBD 207 - Environmental Psychologist Dak Kopec
    Jul 29 2021
    Dak Kopec is an environmental psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Graduate program in Healthcare Interior Design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Learn about some of the principles of environmental psychology and how he has applied them to different projects he's designed for war veterans, psychiatric facility patients, and more.
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    33 Min.