the EPA estimates that Construction and Demolition waste contribute to 600 millions tons of waste Each Year in the United States alone.
At Color Counsel it is our mission to be mindful of our carbon footprint at all steps in the design process. Sustainability makes for best business practices, both financially and environmentally. Below are some ways Color Counsel integrates sustainability into our process.
Mixing New + Vintage
I love to incoporate vintage art and furniture into my designs! Vintage pieces add personality and depth to a space. Having a mix of different styles helps your interior age gracefully without looking tied to one specific moment in time.
Why is makes good financial sense.
Furniture at estate sales and auctions typically cost a fraction of new. These older pieces are often made from superior materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Buying them also means you don't have to coordinate long lead times and dubious supply chains; saving you time, resulting in a punctual construction turnover.
Why it makes good environmental sense.
Reducing the amount of new furniture purchased results in lower deforestation, fewer pollutants, and less carbon emissions from transit. Additionally, utilizing vintage furniture diverts those items from the landfill, posing an added benefit.
Repurpose waste
Repurposing existing or waste materials into interior elements is ultimately creative problem solving. Designing within the constraints of existing materials is a founding principal at Color Counsel. We love to create beautiful and unexpected elements from non-traditional element, providing the customer with a truly custom design.
Why is makes good financial sense.
Sourcing scrap or existing materials are often sold at pennies on the dollar or even donated. Additionally, there are tax incentives for diverting waste from the landfill.
Why it makes good environmental sense.
Utilizing manufacturing scraps diverse those materials from being thrown in the the landfill, helping to close the loop on the traditional manufacturing process.
Remanufactured Furniture
In our post-pandemic world, nearly 20% of the office spaces in the United States sit vacant, leaving us with an abundance of office furniture inventory.
If you are in the market for new office furniture, consider Remanufactured Furniture. This practice decommissions used furniture then refurbishes or repurposes furniture for resale. The remanufactured furniture results in a like new condition.
Why is makes good financial sense.
Remanufactured furniture can cost a fraction of new. In many municipalities there are tax incentives for utilizing these sustainable companies.
Why it makes good environmental sense.
In 2018, the EPA estimates a staggering 17 billon pounds of office assets end up in the land fill each year. This circular manufacturing system can save as much as new 90% material use and dirverts additional waste to the landfill.
