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Susan Inglis: Sustainable Furnishings, What's It Made Of? (E3)


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Susan Inglis is the executive director of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Susan shares the importance of selecting eco-friendly furnishings and gives us some questions we should be asking before we buy. Questions like: what's it made of, was deforestation part of making this, can it be recycled, and so on. We talk about the lifecycle of products and myth bust the cost of sustainable manufacturing as well as the cost of not being green. Hint, it's beyond money. She tells us more about eco-labels, third-party certifications and how they can help us select the best options. Hang on until the end when Susan tells us about From The Mountain. Her mission helping women makers become empowered entrepreneurs through fair trade.
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HAVENBy Rhea Mader, Spirituality Coach, Wellness Designer