Sustainable certifications

Designing with purpose: exploring Fair Trade certification in interior design

When it comes to sustainability, protecting the environment is typically top of mind. While that is certainly a huge part of what it means to live a sustainable life, another important part is considering people. To understand if a company has treated its workers well, looking for Fair Trade certification is one of your best bets.

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Protect forests by looking for FSC® certification

Sustainable certifications

One of the best-known 3rd party certifications covers the responsible management of forests and wood products and is governed by the Forrest Stewardship Council. The FSC certification and corresponding logo is one of the best indicators that the tree harvested for that product was done in a responsible manner.

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Cradle to Cradle® Certification: endorsing natural processes

Sustainable certifications

Embracing Cradle to Cradle® philosophies feels like the future of so many industries and we look forward to adding more companies to our lists in the coming years. Please reach out if you discover one we have missed, we’ll be excited to learn more!

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What is a B Corp? Plus the best ones to seek out for your home.

Sustainable certifications

B Corps are a step above regular corporations. Learn why and which B Corps to look for when shopping for your home!

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): making it easy to find organic

Sustainable certifications

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) gets to the heart of one of the most challenging issues in sustainability – helping consumers cut through greenwashing to find better, more eco-friendly products. When you see the GOTS tag, you know that a product has met strict criteria and is confirmed to be authentically organic.

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Why you should look for OEKO-TEX® when you shop

Sustainable certifications

OEKO-TEX® is a textile certification that verifies that fabrics and other woven goods meet strict standards when it comes to the presence of harmful substances. These include things like heavy metals, formaldehyde, harmful dyes, or other chemicals that could negatively impact your health.

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The benefits of GREENGUARD Gold certified furniture brands

Sustainable certifications

A select number of endorsements can help you identify companies truly committed to making sustainable products. And among 3rd party certifications, GREENGUARD is one of the key endorsements to seek out.

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