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Insight confirms partnership with Material Matters for sustainable design event

Workplace Insight

Known as The Works Place , products and ideas will be presented in a range of working settings so that visitors can see how they might be applied in their own offices and other spaces. The space will be designed as a real setting to showcase products in a relatable way for visitors. More information can be found here.

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Sustainable Design Collective announces new forum and awards

Workplace Insight

The group is now inviting conversations with fellow designers as well as suppliers and manufacturers. Panel discussions will include designing for end of life; benchmarking and certification for product selection; how designers can support their clients in their efforts towards Net Zero; and ‘making change happen’.

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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

The circular economy, carbon measurement, product material content, rental, ‘take back’, reuse and recycling – all actions for a more environmentally responsible workplace sector. All too often, it is less expensive to buy new products than reused or repurposed. But what are the priorities?

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Entries now open for the Sustainable Design Collective Annual Awards

Workplace Insight

There are three categories: New build and retrofit projects; New products and materials; Innovation including new services or IT solutions as well as collaborations with not-for-profit organisations. Manufacturers and suppliers also participate through hosting table discussions and workshops. “We

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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What started as an Etsy store expanded so substantially that celebrities such as Naomi Campbell and Candace Cameron Bure have worn her clothes in magazines , on TV and in their everyday lives. Inclusivity was an important part of how K-DEER handled production and marketing. could accommodate their specifications.

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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles

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Access to travel lounges and free Wi-Fi in airports, for example, can make time spent at the airport itself less stressful and more productive, and upgrading to business or first class can make flying a far more enjoyable experience. Product and service information are the sole responsibility of the author.

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All we are saying is give lease a chance

Workplace Insight

What we are now seeing with sustainable, responsible product and material sourcing goes way beyond trend or fad, of course, and in recent discussions we’ve had (and we’ve had quite a few) on the subject, the question of furniture as a service or a furniture lease model has arisen on a number of occasions.