Green By Design Erica Reiner
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The Green By Design podcast was born from Eco Method Interiors - An interior design studio who's work transforms spaces, people's well-being and the planet. As the studio's passion project, host and founder Erica Reiner sets out to provide insightful content for fellow design professionals & aficionados to explore why green, sustainable interior design is important for both human and planetary health, how to go green during the interior design process, which vendors and platforms to know and more. Through a fun interview - style format with movers and shakers on the green front line, Erica and GBD give a voice to the ID industry to lead it into a cleaner greener place. This show is not to miss for designers, decorators, stagers and vendor-makers.
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GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products
Have you ever wondered if faux animal products in interior design were really better for the environment? Join Erica as she deep dives into humane animal products and the standards that she looks for when purchasing, as well as her take on how beneficial these alternative products are compared to the real deal.
Certifications and Organizations:
- Organic Wool - iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/
- ZQ Wool - www.discoverzq.com/
- Responsible Wool Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE
- DownPass - www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html
- Global Traceable Down Standard - www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/s…ble-down-standard
- Responsible Down Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…khoCKDsQAvD_BwE
- Animal Welfare Approved - https://agreenerworld.org/certifications/animal-welfare-approved/?gclid=CjwKCAjwh4ObBhAzEiwAHzZYU82cKB5FXbSTPE2kG6R8XAimnYZHX4TTxfRO8ges7-R5B1PtWe1VuRoCuTwQAvD_BwE
- Certified Humane - https://certifiedhumane.org/
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)- global-standard.org/
Companies:
- Moore & Giles - https://www.mooreandgiles.com/
- Lulu and Georgia - https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/
- Plumeria Bay - https://www.plumeriabay.com/
Studies:
- https://www.businessinsider.com/why-vegetable-tanned-leather-is-so-expensive-and-rare-2021-8
- https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/INDEX.cfm/fuseaction/display.abstractDetail/abstract_id/10095/report/F#:~:text=A%20common%20chemical%20used%20as,exposes%20workers%20to%20harmful%20chemicals.
- https://apparelinsider.com/in-praise-of-silk-and-why-the-sacs-silk-analysis-is-wrong/ -
GBD 303 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture
This week on Green By Design, Erica takes us into the world of wood. Find out about the different types of wood sourcing, eco composites, and the different certifications available. Each option will then be ranked on how sustainable it is.
Certifications and Organizations:
- FSC - https://fsc.org/en
- SFI - https://forests.org/labelsandclaims/
- PEFC - https://www.pefc.org/
- CARB - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
- Greenguard Gold - www.ul.com/resources/ul-greeng…rtification-program
Companies:
- Roseburg - https://www.roseburg.com/
- Copeland - https://www.copelandfurniture.com/
- Angel City Lumber - https://www.angelcitylumber.com/
- 805 Woodworks - https://www.805woodworks.com/
- Fireside Lodge - https://firesidelodgefurniture.com/
Studies:
- https://www.tinyecohomelife.com/is-mdf-sustainable
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618325095
- https://meridian.allenpress.com/fpj/article/68/4/414/73774/Cost-Benefit-Analysis-of-Medium-Density-Fiberboard
- https://healthymaterialslab.org/material-collections/affordable-flooring-materials
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338015478_Possibilities_for_Manufacturing_Eco-friendly_Medium_Density_Fibreboards_from_Recycled_Fibres_-_a_Review -
GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery
The Eco Method Interiors’ founder explains the difference between conventional and eco-friendly foam. Erica will delve into the greener options and the pros and cons of each. Discover what to look for when purchasing foam and the additives that can be harmful to your health and the environment.
Certifications and Organizations:
- EPA - https://www.epa.gov/
- CertiPur - https://certipur.us/
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - https://global-standard.org/
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex
- Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)- https://certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard
- Made Safe - https://www.madesafe.org/find-products/bedding/
- Eco-Institut - https://www.eco-institut.de/en/dienstleistungen/certification/
- Greenguard Gold - https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program
- Organic Wool - https://iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/
- ZQ Wool - https://www.discoverzq.com/
- DownPass - https://www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html
- Global Traceable Down Standard - https://www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/service-by-industry/Sustainability_and_Environment/responsible-sourcing/global-traceable-down-standard
- Responsible Down Standard- https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNhjJ9GJ9AfJ-fNMPaCQq9O4BnF4AC_8fGyfOQsQ9GceznEvXjJ83khoCKDsQAvD_BwE
- Responsible Wool Standard - https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-wool/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNtWjzWfT3nJP9QGpri3mB9tCRZKSlBzhk8Ke96e-g3mWOXIY3nR6fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE
Companies:
- My Green Mattress - https://www.mygreenmattress.com/
- Medley Home - https://medleyhome.com/
- Cisco Home - https://ciscohome.net/
Studies:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213201/
- https://archive.epa.gov/epa/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam.html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021001380?via%3Dihub -
GBD 301 - Eco Method Interior's Approach to Sustainable Interior Design
Erica kicks off season 3 of Green by Design with an overview of the main categories of sustainability and how they apply to interior design. She breaks down each category and gives a brief description on how it fits into green design. Topics covered include: circularity, resource conservation, CO2E emissions, health and toxicity, and social ethics. Join us for the rest of season 3 to hear about each category in detail!
Resources:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- www.global-standard.org
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- www.oeko-tex.com
Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)
- www.certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard
Fair Trade Certified
- www.fairtradecertified.org
Good Weave Certified
- www.goodweave.org
International Renewable Energy Agency
- www.irena.org
Enerdata
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GBD 210 - GOTS Certification with Lori Wyman
The Global Organic Textile Standard or GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. North American GOTS Representative Lori Wyman explains the certification process and the benefits of supporting GOTS-certified brands.
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GBD 209 - Loni Brown of EntirelyEco
Hear from the founder of the eco-friendly, non-toxic home goods store EntirelyEco about not compromising on style when you go green, working with a contractor when building a non-toxic home, the best home goods options for babies, and more.
Customer Reviews
Fabulous podcast!
Newcomer Erica Reiner has me hooked on green interior design!
Finally!! A Green Design Podcast
Finally a podcast that talks about green interior design! Erica does a fantastic job of explaining how the product choices we make in our spaces contain dangerous toxins and they can damage our home and our health. Highly recommended for anyone who is a green-nut like me.