DECORATOR’S ADDRESS BOOK
This month, the focus is on just a few of the many brands passionate about making a difference on the ecofriendly front
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With a mission to ‘tread lightly’, Alternative Flooring is bringing a refreshing transparency to the sector. Through a longstanding partnership with Ecologi, it is investing in projects local to where some of its materials are sourced, such as a mangrove coastal restoration scheme in Madagascar. With more than 85% of its products made from responsibly sourced natural materials, this British brand is expanding its design capabilities while prioritising people and planet. alternativeflooring.com
The result of an extensive research project at the University of Central Lancashire, Alusid has been transforming glass, ceramic and mineral waste into tiles and surface materials since 2015. Alongside collections made in Spain and Italy, the Sequel collection is handmade from 98% repurposed materials in Lancashire. The company also reuses its own production waste in internal manufacturing cycles. alusid.co.uk
With the original design conceived in 1932 and a history that spans five generations of its founders – the Terry family – the Anglepoise lamp is a design classic. While already regarded as pioneers of the lighting world, the brand took one step further in 2020 when it introduced its lifetime guarantee, allowing customers to repair their lamps for generations to come. anglepoise.com
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Furniture-maker Sean Sutcliffe set up Benchmark in 1984 with a mission to spotlight the beauty of craft within the contemporary design world. Through Life Cycle Assessments and independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), it is even possible to see the exact carbon footprint of many of the brand’s designs. benchmarkfurniture.com
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The epitome of sustainable luxury, textile house de Le Cuona prides itself in sourcing natural fibres. While offering a range of fabric choices, the brand is renowned for its organic linens, handcrafted from Belgian and French flax. Added to this it is paying close attention to its impact in every area of the business, from its sample recycling scheme to repurposed displays in-store. delecuona.com →
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A true pioneer in the paint industry, interior designer Edward Bulmer is the creative force behind this range of plant-based, plastic-free paints made using natural pigments. Recognised as a Walpole Brand of T
