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/

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

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

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

- www.enerdata.net

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.

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.

Professional organizer Julie Naylon of No Wire Hangers shares some of the systems she uses to help her clients be more mindful of their consumption and clutter and help them live tidier, more organized lives. If you (or your clients) have a bag of clothes shoved in your closet that was supposed to go to the donation center 6 years ago, this is the episode for you.

Dak Kopec is an environmental psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Graduate program in Healthcare Interior Design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Learn about some of the principles of environmental psychology and how he has applied them to different projects he's designed for war veterans, psychiatric facility patients, and more.

Eco-friendly designer Annette Stelmack talks about her work serving clients with chemical sensitivities, the difference between LEED and WELL certifications and which one may be right for you, the impact socially-ethical companies have on the environment, and more.

Celebrity interior designer, Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP, leads a Los Angeles-based interior design firm and has written two books on the topic of green design. Listen as she shares tips on sourcing ethical furniture, introducing air filtration to the home, and more.