Earlier this month, many gathered across a very specific path along the globe to marvel at the solar eclipse and feel just a little more connected to Mother Nature and to this earth we inhabit. With Earth Day taking place this month as well, aspire turned its lens to products that can help a home lead a more sustainable, earth-friendly existence.
Sustainability is increasingly a common practice in the design world but more can always be done to protect and preserve this planet and all those who dwell here. As we celebrate Earth Day, and all throughout the year, caring for the planet can be a very beautiful endeavor.
R-Breeze Pergola by Azenco Outdoor.
Azenco Outdoor
The eco-design philosophy at Azenco considers each product’s lifecycle to minimize environmental impact. The designer and manufacturer of bioclimatic pergolas, cabanas, and more is also a certified partner of 4Ocean, a global organization dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis. As part of the partnership, the brand has pledged to remove 25,000 pounds of plastic trash from the ocean in 2024.
Gesso by CMO Paris.
CMO Paris
Only plants that can be used responsibly and with the protection of nature are chosen for fibers by CMO Paris. The plants are cultivated or harvested using methods that respect their ecosystems, and they are local to the craftsmen who work with them so they also contribute to regional economies.
Kelp wallcovering by CarbonShack.
CarbonShack
Restorative Realm is a new biophilic-inspired artisanal wallcovering line from CarbonShack. The collection, which takes its pattern cues from the natural world, is digitally printed on Nolar, a high-performance, non-woven material manufactured without the use of PVC. The wood pulp and natural fiber used to produce Nolar are sourced from FSC-certified forests.
Toru by David Trubridge.
David Trubridge
The sale of each of David Trubridge’s Toru lights contributes to Sustainable Coastlines, supporting the protection of marine life and the preservation of pristine beaches. The lights are crafted of bamboo plywood sourced from sustainably grown forests.
Porta dei Colori installation, Alcova Milano 2024.
DURAT
Making its debut at Milan Design Week 2024, DURAT Plus continues the company’s pursuit to rid the world of waste and plastic by converting them into objects of beauty. DURAT Plus merges recycled PET resin with recycled solid surface materials for a finished product that boasts up to 80 percent recycled content.
Fritz Hansen
In addition to transparently sharing manufacturing processes, materials, and ongoing efforts to minimize its environmental impact, Fritz Hansen has earned multiple environmental certifications and has committed to significant climate goals to be met by 2025. The company also places focus on another aspect of sustainability—longevity—crafting pieces designed to last for generations.
Join Bedroom Collection by Grayn.
Grayn
With handcrafting and sustainability driving the company’s ethos, Grayn has launched the Join Bedroom Collection. Crafted by artisans in Bradford, Vermont, the line’s very design intends to visually uncover the function of connection with intentionally exposed joinery. Grayn’s overall material focus is on locally sourced premium textiles and sustainable solid hardwoods.
Kumo Recycled Drapery from James Dunlop.
James Dunlop
Recycling is the key for the Kumo Recycled line of draperies from James Dunlop. The collection is woven in recycled polyester, with existing PET plastic bottles reconstructed and repurposed into yarn.
Stair runners by Jennifer Manners.
Jennifer Manners
Crafted using /re/PURPOSE PERFORMANCE fibers, Jennifer Manners’ collection of stair runners are sustainable, hard-wearing, easy to clean, and designed to last for generations.
Rugosa Collection by Kalon Studios.
Kalon Studios
Inviting a new chapter of contemporary sustainable design, the very name Kalon speaks to an ancient concept of ideal beauty that considers moral worth and usefulness as inextricable from aesthetics. The company has reimagined its award-winning Rugosa collection with metal and a move to the outdoors. Powder-coated aluminum, bronzed glass, GreenGuard-certified textiles, and a vibrant palette bring the line to life.
Madeleine 338 is a warm, muted gold hue from Little Greene’s new Sweet Treats capsule collection.
Little Greene
Taking its own name seriously, Little Greene brings the green in the form of environmentally-friendly, child safe, water-based and oil-based paints available in finishes for walls, ceilings, floors, and exteriors. The water-based paints contain zero added VOCs, the oil-based paints are formulated to use naturally occurring vegetable oils, and the company maintains a low carbon footprint by manufacturing at their own factory in the U.K.
Everest Sunrise from Neolith.
Neolith
A new milestone in its quest for a cleaner, safer future, Neolith has introduced a silica-free product line. Eliminating silica from the formulation, Neolith for a New Era closes the circle of environmental responsibility. Across its collections, Neolith does not contain resin or added plastics.
Copenhagen Collection by OASIQ.
OASIQ
Modern outdoor furniture company OASIQ has shifted to pure, sustainable plantation teak, harvested only from ecologically cultivated plantations, for all lines that employ teak. Plantation teak projects aid in carbon sequestration and the preservation of natural ecosystems and often involve local communities, bringing new skills to a region and improving the job market as well.
Liso Corazon Vase.
Obakki
Founded with a commitment to small batch, slow design, and transparent supply chains, Obakki ethically sources materials and ingredients to ensure the integrity of artisan’s local environments are respected and protected. Recycled materials are integrated into their products and packaging.
Mattix collection from Room & Board for Business.
Room & Board
At home in residential or commercial settings, the new Mattix collection from Room & Board for Business pairs thin, modern silhouettes with the durability needed for outdoor use. The Minneapolis-based furniture retailer is committed to sustainable sourcing and American craftsmanship. The durable outdoor line is crafted in the U.S. by artisans in Minnesota.
Villa Fernblick designed by Ina Rinderknecht featuring Oak Fine Textured Veneer.
Schotten & Hansen
Schotten & Hansen focuses on the sustainable production of floorboards, parquet, wall, and ceiling veneers, plus stairs, doors, and acoustic elements. Even their finishes use only natural resins, waxes, and oils.
Cassia I: Hand-tufted in wool, Berber wool, silk, and dull silk.
Tai Ping
With the newly released Biophilic Collection and Biophilic Series for Studio by Tai Ping, undyed, natural and sustainable materials take center stage. The natural face fibers, backing, and latex ensure minimal impact throughout and at the end of the product lifecycle, for a product that takes sustainability as seriously as aesthetics and durability.
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