December 22, 2019
Beautiful Thinking: Bureo’s Story
Beautiful Thinking is using waste from oceans and beaches to make skateboards and carpet tiles. California/Chile-based Bureo was founded to do just that.
Recycling
Interface November 20, 2019
Four Ways to Specify for a Positive Impact
Did you know that the building sector is the world’s single largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)? Architects and designers have a huge opportunity to specify products that promote green chemistry, a circular economy, and a healthier climate. Seem impossible? With the right knowledge and tools, it’s easier than you might think.
Lisa Conway October 28, 2019
Mission Zero Ripple Effect: Walmart
Interface has declared success on Mission Zero, our goal to reduce our environmental footprint and have no negative impact on the planet by 2020. Out of the vision for zero impact, has come a ripple effect of our efforts inspiring other companies, including Walmart.
October 28, 2019
Leaving Our Handprint on the Planet
One drop of water in a still pond transfers energy to surrounding water molecules and produces a series of rings or ripples. Much like this one drop of water, a human action also triggers an effect – positive or negative. For Interface, our goal to have zero impact on the planet by 2020 has had measurable results not only for our business, but also for others.
February 27, 2018
Addressing Ocean Plastics with NextWave and the Circular Economy
There is an African proverb that states, If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want go far, go together. This is certainly true in the circular economy. We are increasingly seeing companies realise the power and value of collaboration. Just recently, a cross-industry consortium of companies joined forces to tackle the global…
Jon Khoo