Sustainable furniture design and sustainable interior design is the design of a habitable interior using furniture, finishes, and equipment while addressing the

environmental impact Environmental issues are effects of human activity on the biophysical environment, most often of which are harmful effects that cause environmental degradation. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment on t ...

of products and building materials used. By considering the life-cycle impact of each step, from raw material through the

manufacturing Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of secondary sector of the economy. The term may refer to ...

process and through the product's end of life, sustainable choices can be made. Design considerations can include using

recycle Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recovery of energy from waste materials is often included in this concept. The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the p ...

d materials in the manufacturing process, reutilizing found furniture and using products that can be disassembled and recycled or

reclaimed Land reclamation, usually known as reclamation, and also known as land fill (not to be confused with a waste landfill), is the process of creating new land from oceans, seas, riverbeds or lake beds. The land reclaimed is known as reclamati ...

after their useful life. Another method of approach is working with local materials and vendors as a source for raw materials or products. Sustainable furniture design strives to create a closed-loop cycle in which materials and products are perpetually recycled so as to avoid disposal in landfills.

Principles

The principles of sustainable interior design will allow designers to reduce negative effects on the environment and build for a more sustainable future. These principles include the following: * Energy efficiency * Low environmental impact * Reduce waste * Use of healthy materials * Create healthy indoor environments

Certifications

* CLIMATE NEUTRAL Certified * Cradle to Cradle * FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) * FTC (Fair Trade Certified) * GREENGUARD * GRS (Global Recycling Standard) * Global Organic Latex Standard * Global Organic Textiles Standard * GreenScreen * ISO14001 * ISO9001 * Indoor Advantage * LEVEL by BIFMA * MADESAFE * OEKO-TEX

References

External links

MBDC Cradle to Cradle Products

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