Blog entries tagged sustainable product http://furnicology.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:48:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://furnicology.com/blog/wal-mart-goes-sustainable.html <p>Breaking news:&nbsp; EDF (Environmental Defense Fund) approached corporate giant Wal-Mart about greening their supply chain.&nbsp; The results could be healthier indoor environments for many of us, plus a better world overall.&nbsp; Read about this massive change here.</p><br/><p>I want to highlight that EDF approached Wal-Mart, not the other way around, so ignore the doubters in the article comments.&nbsp; Now if we can just get them to do something about the environmental impact of their storesRead More... Jennifer Davidson Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:35:34 +0100 sustainable product supply chain home accessories Energy savings efficiency climate change Air quality http://furnicology.com/blog/q-collection-commits-to-sustainability.html <p>Our friends over at Q Collection recently sent out an email blast highlighting the steps they've taken to become more sustainable in their fabrics, furnishings and accessories lines.&nbsp;</p><br/><p>Here's one of my favorite pieces, the Abigail Settee:</p><br/><p><img title="Abigail Settee" src="http://i1.exhibit-e.com/qcollection/e832c05c.jpg" alt="Couch from Q Collection" width="255" height="255" />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img title="Abigail Settee Front View" src="http://i1.exhibit-e.com/qcollection/4Read More... Jennifer Davidson Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:02:49 +0100 textiles Sustainable seating sustainable product Sustainable furniture interior design Green Manufacturers Eco-friendly couch eco-friendly Accessories http://furnicology.com/blog/sustainable-sound-system.html <p><img src="http://www.furnicology.com/images/126//VersAudioMain.jpg" alt="" width="326" height="340" /></p><br/><p>Can you see a plastic box soundsystem on your shelf or desktop from where you are sitting now?&nbsp; Does it appear from this accessory as if you enjoy plastic packaging more than the quality furniture in your home or office?&nbsp; Does it actually jar you out of peacefully enjoying Mozart when you look at this piece of plastic crap cranking out your beloved tunes?</p><br/><p>Next time yoRead More... Jennifer Davidson Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:47:26 +0100 wood sustainable product eco-friendly bamboo appliance http://furnicology.com/blog/Bamboo-Deodorizor.html <p>Ever been confronted with a not-so-pleasant smell in your home or other indoor environment, particularly the gym, the laundry room or the bathroom?&nbsp; Here's a great little product that's all-natural to fix it in no time!</p><p>Ever Bamboo is made from bamboo charcoal, which is porous enough to address areas that hold onto moisture and humidity, like basements, pet beds, closets and lockers.&nbsp; You can even use it instead of baking soda to soak up odors in your fridge or freezer.&nbsp; Read More... Jennifer Davidson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100 sustainable product eco-friendly deodorant bamboo