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Green Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
WLLW explores the Global Organic Textile Standard as a hallmark of environmental and social responsibility in textile production.
Materials:
It should go without saying that minimizing the presence of harmful materials in your home creates a healthier environment. Despite this, many new homes across America, constructed for expediency and under tight cost controls and outdated regulation, are failing their owners and occupants. These residences are built from petrochemically-derived materials whose extraction, production and end-of-life are not only profoundly damaging to the environment, but whose consumption (or use) exposes residents to harmful chemicals that can be released into the home’s air. Interior products and furnishings are also frequently packed full of toxic chemicals that can have negative impacts on our health. At WLLW, we champion healthy, low-impact vernacular materials and demand full material transparency from the manufacturers we work with.
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Mourne Textiles: Weaving a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Sustainability
Celebrating its rich past, Mourne Textiles remains at the vanguard of innovative textile design and sustainable production in Northern Ireland.
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Inside the Workshop: Studio Amos
Studio AMOS is a British craft studio led by Annemarie O'Sullivan and Tom McWalter. Their work is rooted in the ancient craft of basket making, and they grow and harvest local materials to make functional objects, furniture and lighting. Earlier in the summer, we paid them a visit.
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Green Certifications: Declare Label and the Red List
WLLW delves into Declare label and the Red List as the demand for sustainable and healthy products intensifies, alongside the mounting pressure for transparent information for specifiers and consumers.
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Schotten & Hansen: Wood Flooring For Healthier, More Sustainable Homes
Schotten & Hansen combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and their own blend of natural finishes to bring warmth and character to interiors.
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London Design Festival 2023
For its 21st edition, London Design Festival showcased a vibrant tapestry of innovation, materials and craftsmanship across the city's diverse design districts.
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Green Certifications: OEKO-TEX
WLLW examines Oeko-Tex Standard 100, a key certification that safeguards against toxic substances in textiles, responding to consumer demand for healthier products.
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Green Certifications: Cradle to Cradle (C2C)
WLLW takes a closer look at the green certification Cradle to Cradle which takes inspiration from the natural world where there is no concept of waste.
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Peeling Back the Truth On What’s In Conventional Paint
Many paints can be hazardous both to human health and the environment. Here’s how to find a safe alternative.
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Designer's Guide to Green Certifications
A Primer for Healthy Homes and Interiors. Who is gatekeeping wellness and sustainable design? WLLW looks at green certifications in brief.
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The Big Picture: A Conversation with Material Cultures
Founding director Paloma Gormley sits down with WLLW to discuss the potential of bio-based materials, and how we can make meaningful progress towards a post-carbon built environment.
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Material Health: Design Frontiers
The book ‘Material Health: Design Frontiers’ from Parsons Healthy Materials Lab explores the critical topics of material health in the era of climate crisis.
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Clayworks: Using Natural Clay Plasters for Calm and Low-Impact Interiors
Clayworks is embracing natural materials and traditional techniques, to add depth, tonal interest and warmth to healthy homes.
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Inside the Workshop: Sebastian Cox
On a recent trip to the UK, we had the chance to meet designer, craftsman and environmentalist Sebastian Cox, to learn more about his studio and have a tour of his workshop.