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An Ahmedabad designer is transforming trash into treasure, crafting beautiful furniture from fallen trees, manhole covers, and discarded waste. His sustainable studio proves that waste can become art with creativity and heart.
Moving doesn't have to mean choosing between your wallet and the planet. Furniture experts are showing people how to build beautiful homes without creating tons of landfill waste.
A Bengaluru designer has spent 19 years rescuing wood from demolished buildings and transforming it into stunning furniture. Her work proves sustainability can be beautiful, affordable, and built to last.
After losing her husband and battling COVID-19, Varsha Bajaj returned to her hometown of Guwahati and launched CanbooCraft, connecting traditional bamboo artisans with modern markets. Her sustainable furniture venture now employs 10 craftspeople who were struggling to survive the pandemic.
Fifteen Thai furniture companies are wowing international audiences at Milan's premier design show, proving that ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation make beautiful partners. Brands like Deesawat and Kenkoon are putting Thailand on the global design map with stunning pieces that honor tradition while embracing the future.
A Mexican architect is transforming everyday objects like breakfast cereal and tree-lined walks into joyful furniture that's landing in luxury stores from Paris to Milan. Her pandemic-born studio proves design can be both playful and purposeful.
A Massachusetts furniture store is putting $50 million on the line in a bold promotion tied to UConn basketball. If both Huskies teams reach the championship games and lose, customers get their furniture for free.
More than 60 countries gathered in Thailand for a landmark conference on sustainable tourism, marking a major shift from chasing visitor numbers to building responsible travel practices. The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 brought together 600 delegates to reshape how the world approaches tourism's environmental and social impact.
Saudia Group has joined the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing Saudi Arabia's entire aviation ecosystem into alignment with global environmental and social responsibility standards. The move advances the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals while positioning its aviation sector as a regional sustainability leader.
Two brothers from a small Bihar village walked away from high-paying corporate careers to recycle plastic waste into premium furniture now sold across five continents. Their company has already recycled up to 250 tonnes of plastic and partners with global brands like BMW and Adidas.
This year marks a turning point for practical sustainability, with rental services booming, repair rights expanding, and electric vehicles going mainstream. Real change is happening now, and it's making everyday life better and more affordable.
Vietnam and Poland are strengthening their partnership to advance green technology and sustainable development. The collaboration aims to support Vietnam's ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
Scientists from 13 institutions just published a roadmap showing how cities and countries can work together to achieve the UN's 2030 sustainability goals. The framework reveals how progress in one place can accelerate or undermine success everywhere else.
A monthly market that started four years ago in Bangalore has reached its 50th edition, bringing together farmers, small businesses, and conscious consumers every month. The two-day celebration showcases how sustainable living can be accessible to everyone.
Two Indian brothers are transforming electronic waste into stylish furniture now used by millions of travelers at Noida International Airport. Their innovation has already kept 12 tonnes of plastic out of landfills.
Ethiopia's circular economy roadmap and massive reforestation efforts are becoming a blueprint for sustainable development across Africa. Finnish officials say the country's bold environmental policies could make it a regional leader in green growth.
Scientists just solved a major sustainability puzzle for olive oil producers, and the answer might surprise the industry. A new study reveals which method of recycling olive waste wins for the planet, workers, and business.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has opened applications for its 2027 cycle, offering $7.2 million to innovators solving real-world problems. Over 18 years, the program has improved lives for more than 400 million people worldwide.
Ikea's secondhand furniture program is booming, with nearly 690,000 used products resold globally last year and most items finding new homes within 72 hours. The initiative keeps furniture out of landfills while making the brand affordable to entirely new customers.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize just opened applications for its 2027 cycle, offering $7.2 million to support innovations in health, food, energy, water, and climate action. Over 18 years, this award has already improved lives for 400 million people worldwide.
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