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Beyond the Flame: Healthier Candle Choices for a Sustainable Home
As the colder months draw in, WLLW explores how consciously-sourced candles can contribute to an inviting, healthy home.
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Elissa Rose
After ten years in London working in the newspaper industry, and later for a heritage design company, Elissa Rose relocated to Rio de Janeiro. Her interest in sustainability and passion for Hawaiian canoeing led her to contribute for the SEA BEYOND educational program in partnership with UNESCO.
Recent articles by Elissa Rose
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Healthy Materials Series: Glass
In the latest of our Healthy Materials Series WLLW considers the health and environmental impacts of glass.
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Threads of Tradition: How Teixidors is Preserving Craft and Community
In our latest brand spotlight, WLLW discovers how Teixidors is merging sustainability with a human touch in their approach to textile production.
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WLLW’s Top 5 Articles Celebrating Craft
Discover WLLW’s most inspiring articles on the artisans, materials and heritage that define contemporary craft.
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Breathing Room: Enhancing Indoor Air Quality to Support Mental Wellbeing
Discover the impact of indoor air quality on psychological health and learn about the steps you can take to improve the air you breathe at home.
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Room Refresh: Simple Changes for a Healthier Home - The Kitchen Edition
Transform your space with environmentally-friendly updates that promote wellness and sustainability, one easy swap at a time.
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How To…Design a Healthy Living Room
Discover WLLW’s strategies for designing a living room that supports health, wellbeing and relaxation.
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Healthy Materials Series: Wool
WLLW explores wool’s rich history, natural health benefits and its enduring role as a sustainable, versatile material in interior design and everyday living.
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The Provenance of Craft: Natural Materials and Their Cultural Roots
WLLW traces the deep roots of natural materials used in artisanal crafts and their role in healthy and sustainable design.
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New Homes: How Toxic Are Some Modern Construction Materials?
WLLW investigates the health risks associated with building materials and how to develop a healthier new build.
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Healthy Materials Series: Leather
WLLW considers the health and environmental impacts of the leather we use in our homes.
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Sustainable Comfort: Ways to Manage Extreme Heat and Cool Your Home
In our rapidly changing climate, WLLW explores effective strategies for mitigating high temperatures to stay safe in your home
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Healthy Materials Series: Cork
In the first of our new series, WLLW takes a comprehensive look at the health and environmental impacts of cork.