Furnicology News

Jennifer Davidson of Furnicology.com interviews Bill Acevedo, Head of Wendel Rosen Black and Dean's Green Business Program, on being a certified green business.

Bill Acevedo Interview Part 1

Furnicology's Jennifer Davidson interviews President and Founder Lorenz Schilling of Deconstruction & ReUse Network on defining deconstruction and how it benefits people and the environment.

Don't forget that deconstruction can help you achieve LEED points for Materials & Resources, both by diverting waste from landfills and by utilizing re-used materials!  Check out the video (6:47) for more information.

This interview was conducted at the 2009 West Coast Green Conference in San Francisco, CA, held October 1-3.

Deconstruction & ReUse Network Interview

While attending the  West Coast Green Conference in San Francisco, CA this year (held October 1-3, 2009), Furnicology's Jennifer Davidson interviewed Rye Hudak of Level Five Design on eco-friendly wall finishes, why he started a sustainable business, and what his favorite new product is.  Check out this brief (4 minutes) but informative video.

Level Five Interview at West Coast Green Conference

Networking is a necessary activity in many fields of life, not only business. It can be helpful in educational environments, creative endeavors and finding friends with similar tastes. Even in this digital age of PDAs and mobile phones, the most important thing to have when actively networking is a business card. But what if you’re a sustainable designer or an environmentally conscious consumer? Here are some tips to help you “green” your business cards.

Local is best. If you already have a relationship or experience with a local print shop, contact them and ask about more sustainable printing options. The shorter the distance your business cards travel, the more eco-friendly they are. You might even pick them up on your way to another errand!