Green By Design

Erica Reiner

The Green By Design podcast was born from Eco Method Interiors - An interior design studio who's work transforms spaces, people's well-being and the planet. As the studio's passion project, host and founder Erica Reiner sets out to provide insightful content for fellow design professionals & aficionados to explore why green, sustainable interior design is important for both human and planetary health, how to go green during the interior design process, which vendors and platforms to know and more. Through a fun interview - style format with movers and shakers on the green front line, Erica and GBD give a voice to the ID industry to lead it into a cleaner greener place. This show is not to miss for designers, decorators, stagers and vendor-makers.

  1. GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products

    2022-11-02

    GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products

    Have you ever wondered if faux animal products in interior design were really better for the environment? Join Erica as she deep dives into humane animal products and the standards that she looks for when purchasing, as well as her take on how beneficial these alternative products are compared to the real deal. Certifications and Organizations: - Organic Wool - iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - www.discoverzq.com/ - Responsible Wool Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE - DownPass - www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/s…ble-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Animal Welfare Approved - https://agreenerworld.org/certifications/animal-welfare-approved/?gclid=CjwKCAjwh4ObBhAzEiwAHzZYU82cKB5FXbSTPE2kG6R8XAimnYZHX4TTxfRO8ges7-R5B1PtWe1VuRoCuTwQAvD_BwE - Certified Humane - https://certifiedhumane.org/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)- global-standard.org/ Companies: - Moore & Giles - https://www.mooreandgiles.com/ - Lulu and Georgia - https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/ - Plumeria Bay - https://www.plumeriabay.com/ Studies: - https://www.businessinsider.com/why-vegetable-tanned-leather-is-so-expensive-and-rare-2021-8 - https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/INDEX.cfm/fuseaction/display.abstractDetail/abstract_id/10095/report/F#:~:text=A%20common%20chemical%20used%20as,exposes%20workers%20to%20harmful%20chemicals. - https://apparelinsider.com/in-praise-of-silk-and-why-the-sacs-silk-analysis-is-wrong/

    37 min
  2. GBD 303 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture

    2022-10-20

    GBD 303 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture

    This week on Green By Design, Erica takes us into the world of wood. Find out about the different types of wood sourcing, eco composites, and the different certifications available. Each option will then be ranked on how sustainable it is. Certifications and Organizations: - FSC - https://fsc.org/en - SFI - https://forests.org/labelsandclaims/ - PEFC - https://www.pefc.org/ - CARB - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ - Greenguard Gold - www.ul.com/resources/ul-greeng…rtification-program Companies: - Roseburg - https://www.roseburg.com/ - Copeland - https://www.copelandfurniture.com/ - Angel City Lumber - https://www.angelcitylumber.com/ - 805 Woodworks - https://www.805woodworks.com/ - Fireside Lodge - https://firesidelodgefurniture.com/ Studies: - https://www.tinyecohomelife.com/is-mdf-sustainable - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618325095 - https://meridian.allenpress.com/fpj/article/68/4/414/73774/Cost-Benefit-Analysis-of-Medium-Density-Fiberboard - https://healthymaterialslab.org/material-collections/affordable-flooring-materials - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338015478_Possibilities_for_Manufacturing_Eco-friendly_Medium_Density_Fibreboards_from_Recycled_Fibres_-_a_Review

    25 min
  3. GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery

    2022-09-29

    GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery

    The Eco Method Interiors’ founder explains the difference between conventional and eco-friendly foam. Erica will delve into the greener options and the pros and cons of each. Discover what to look for when purchasing foam and the additives that can be harmful to your health and the environment. Certifications and Organizations: - EPA - https://www.epa.gov/ - CertiPur - https://certipur.us/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - https://global-standard.org/ - OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex - Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)- https://certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard - Made Safe - https://www.madesafe.org/find-products/bedding/ - Eco-Institut - https://www.eco-institut.de/en/dienstleistungen/certification/ - Greenguard Gold - https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program - Organic Wool - https://iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - https://www.discoverzq.com/ - DownPass - https://www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - https://www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/service-by-industry/Sustainability_and_Environment/responsible-sourcing/global-traceable-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard- https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNhjJ9GJ9AfJ-fNMPaCQq9O4BnF4AC_8fGyfOQsQ9GceznEvXjJ83khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Responsible Wool Standard - https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-wool/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNtWjzWfT3nJP9QGpri3mB9tCRZKSlBzhk8Ke96e-g3mWOXIY3nR6fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE Companies: - My Green Mattress - https://www.mygreenmattress.com/ - Medley Home - https://medleyhome.com/ - Cisco Home - https://ciscohome.net/ Studies: - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213201/ - https://archive.epa.gov/epa/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam.html - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021001380?via%3Dihub

    20 min
  4. GBD 301 - Eco Method Interior's Approach to Sustainable Interior Design

    2022-09-15

    GBD 301 - Eco Method Interior's Approach to Sustainable Interior Design

    Erica kicks off season 3 of Green by Design with an overview of the main categories of sustainability and how they apply to interior design. She breaks down each category and gives a brief description on how it fits into green design. Topics covered include: circularity, resource conservation, CO2E emissions, health and toxicity, and social ethics. Join us for the rest of season 3 to hear about each category in detail! Resources: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - www.global-standard.org OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - www.oeko-tex.com Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) - www.certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard Fair Trade Certified - www.fairtradecertified.org Good Weave Certified - www.goodweave.org International Renewable Energy Agency - www.irena.org Enerdata - www.enerdata.net

    14 min
  5. GBD 210 - GOTS Certification with Lori Wyman

    2021-08-19

    GBD 210 - GOTS Certification with Lori Wyman

    The Global Organic Textile Standard or GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. North American GOTS Representative Lori Wyman explains the certification process and the benefits of supporting GOTS-certified brands.

    31 min
  6. GBD 209 - Loni Brown of EntirelyEco

    2021-08-12

    GBD 209 - Loni Brown of EntirelyEco

    Hear from the founder of the eco-friendly, non-toxic home goods store EntirelyEco about not compromising on style when you go green, working with a contractor when building a non-toxic home, the best home goods options for babies, and more.

    36 min
  7. GBD 208 - Green Organizing with Julie Naylon

    2021-08-05

    GBD 208 - Green Organizing with Julie Naylon

    Professional organizer Julie Naylon of No Wire Hangers shares some of the systems she uses to help her clients be more mindful of their consumption and clutter and help them live tidier, more organized lives. If you (or your clients) have a bag of clothes shoved in your closet that was supposed to go to the donation center 6 years ago, this is the episode for you.

    21 min
  8. GBD 207 - Environmental Psychologist Dak Kopec

    2021-07-29

    GBD 207 - Environmental Psychologist Dak Kopec

    Dak Kopec is an environmental psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Graduate program in Healthcare Interior Design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Learn about some of the principles of environmental psychology and how he has applied them to different projects he's designed for war veterans, psychiatric facility patients, and more.

    33 min
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The Green By Design podcast was born from Eco Method Interiors - An interior design studio who's work transforms spaces, people's well-being and the planet. As the studio's passion project, host and founder Erica Reiner sets out to provide insightful content for fellow design professionals & aficionados to explore why green, sustainable interior design is important for both human and planetary health, how to go green during the interior design process, which vendors and platforms to know and more. Through a fun interview - style format with movers and shakers on the green front line, Erica and GBD give a voice to the ID industry to lead it into a cleaner greener place. This show is not to miss for designers, decorators, stagers and vendor-makers.

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  • Creator
    Erica Reiner
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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