NEW YORK—The annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY), held this past week at the Javits Center in New York, featured a long list of companies with sustainability initiatives. The following is just a partial list of those companies and their product introductions.
Solar powered since last year, Moore & Giles featured its carbon neutral leathers—Mont Blanc and Tribeca. “When you choose Moore & Giles carbon neutral leather, you are helping to offset the cradle to gate embodied carbon impact through third-party verified carbon offsets,” the company says, adding that it partners with UPS and FedEx to offset CO2 emissions from shipping. For its olive tanned leather, Moore & Giles uses fallen olive leaves.
The Good Plastic Company was at BDNY with surface material made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic. CD cases is the source of some of its plastic content. The company’s Polygood panels are utilized in the creation of contemporary, environmentally conscious furniture and interior/exterior design elements.
Fyrn featured its solid wood furniture with patented joinery. It is designed and manufactured by the company in Sparks, Nev. One can replace part of a piece of furniture when it wears out, keeping the entire piece of furniture out of the landfill.
A New Take on Electric Fireplaces
Ever seen water burn? The Aquafire Water Vapor Electric Fireplaces have lifelike, cool-to-touch flames that are created from ultra-fine cold-water vapor. The Aquafire Water Vapor Electric Fireplace is equipped with UV-C Lamps that protect and disinfect the water tank, as well as the water vapor produced. One can choose natural orange or from 30+ LED colors.
Wall&deco featured d.ecodura, the world’s first bio-based vinyl wallpaper.
Vibe was at the show with its decorative wall systems derived from natural materials. StyleGreen, preserved plant and moss elements, embody the essence of biophilic design without requiring any maintenance.
Garden on the Wall featured its wall installations made from preserved plants. Garden on the Wall installations have a lifespan of 10 to 12 years, which can be extended up to 20+ years with the company’s rejuvenation program.
Treecraft Furniture offered its hardwood furniture made from material from verified members of Appalachian Hardwoods Members Incorporated (AHMI). AHMI hardwoods are sustainable, consistent, and do not contain toxic chemicals, unlike many imported international hardwoods.
An Acoustics/P.E.T. Fiber Connection
Hush Acoustics featured its acoustic solutions made with felt made of 100 percent P.E.T. fiber. “Our dedication to sustainability has allowed us to help recycle over 10 million bottles,” the company says.
Diasen was one of a number of BCorp certified companies at BDNY. Diasen’s thermal paints are made using sustainable cork powder.
In2Green makes bed throws, scarves and pillows here in the USA for hospitality industry projects using luxury eco-friendly recycled yarns. The company, exhibiting at BDNY this year, offers more than 300 patterns. By making lasting products with second generation materials, In2Green has helped transform the domestic textile market which continues to grow with more recycled materials available than ever before. As a standard, In2Green only uses natural wool, recycled polyester and recycled cotton in its products. More than 78 post-consumer plastic bottles go into making each fade-resistant, quick-drying throw.
The Corsicana Mattress Company featured its mattress sets with innersprings made from 95 percent recycled steel. All crates and pallets are reused until recycled as part of a vendor exchange program.
Reclaimed Wood Chips
Havwoods, a leading global specialist in wood flooring and surface solutions, announced Italian Grande’s launch in the North American market during BDNY. Part of the Italian Collection, this deep, smokey wood tone offers dark, rich colors at a cost-effective price point for residential and commercial spaces. TreeAzzo is a resin bound wood particle board made by hand using reclaimed wood chips from the woodworking industry.
Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products with large-scale availability, exhibited for the seventh time at BDNY. Attendees had the opportunity to review the brand’s new product offerings—including the Winemaker Series bath vanity and mirror collection and the opulent blue-green Ocean finish added to its popular NativeStone line.
Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the hospitality industry, returned to BDNY this year. With over 70 years of innovation in responsibly designed materials, Carnegie highlighted its expertise in both sustainability and performance, showcasing a range of acoustic and textile products ideal for hospitality spaces. Made from the rapidly renewable sugarcane plant, Biobased Xorel generates a significantly reduced carbon footprint over fossil-fuel based products.
Arte, at BDNY again this year, has achieved the internationally and officially recognized CO₂ neutral label by the independent climate expert, CO2logic, a South Pole company. This label can only be obtained after a thorough annual audit of the entire climate journey. Arte featured its All Naturals collection. Arte’s designers have always had a penchant for creating superb wallcoverings from the many unique materials they find around the world. Designs with natural fibers are a mainstay of this collection, which incorporates raffia, sisal, mica and banana bark, among other materials. There are 22 patterns in 135 colorways total.
Runtal displayed its towel radiators. Runtal offers five round tube radiators in 120 volts. Each model is offered in either direct wire or plug-in version. Amba was also at the show with its heated towel racks.
blaanks was at the show with its custom contract machine washable textured pillows and throws knitted with zero waste in the USA for indoor and outdoor use.
Recyclable Receptacle Products
Architectural Brass featured its many 100 percent recyclable receptacle products. The company uses brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, natural stone and wood.
Numerous amenities companies were at BDNY, including Allegrini North America Inc., Buzz Products, and Erwyn Products. Erwyn is the world’s largest supplier of guestroom recycle wastebaskets and offers a wide selection of design and price points to properties looking to implement guestroom recycling.
DOWN Inc. featured its down and feather bedding products for retail, design, hospitality and private label trades. Manufactured and shipped from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the down-filled and down alternative products are made to order by artisans dedicated to meticulous craftsmanship. The company’s down and feather is only sourced as a byproduct from the food industry.
Ceiling tile maker Ceilume was at BDNY. With an extensive program to reuse materials that might otherwise end up in a landfill, the company combines post-manufacture waste with recycled ceiling tiles, converting them into durable products that can, themselves, be recycled into more ceiling tiles.
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