It’s not old. It’s not new. It’s secondhand.
It is a certain personality that actually enjoys thrifting or shopping for antiques. After all, it is a lot of work. You walk into the store with very low expectations and are surprised if you find something you like.
Check-out conundrum. Reducing the environmental impacts of what we buy.
If you’ve ever played a mental game of ping pong in your head when the cashier asks “paper or plastic?”…then you know how annoying it can be to understand sustainable consumption. Paper or plastic? Reusable plates or compostable? Multi-use recyclable cups or disposable? The answer to most of these questions is, it depends, which is not a great answer.
What we’re reading from around the web.
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The many ways you can give antiques a new life
They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture.
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The key to a strong local economy? It must be circular.
Localization––of industries, supply chains and jobs––is gaining momentum in cities and states across the country.
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The shopping mall in Sweden where everything is recycled
At the ReTuna shopping mall in Sweden everything for sale is recycled, thanks to its clever location.
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These colors will be everywhere in interiors in 2025
Whether you’re planning to color-drench the living room or simply swapping out some lamps, these are the shades you should know about now.
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Is ‘fast deco’ the new fast fashion? Landfills are piled high with cheap, throwaway home decor
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Every 2025 color of the year we know so far—and inspiration for how to use each in your home