A conversation with Emily McGarvey, Room & Board’s director of sustainability
Exec discusses the many earth-friendly initiatives the retailer has developed over the years, making it a leader in the field among its peers GOLDEN VALLEY, …
Category: Sustainability
Precision Textiles to highlight sustainability efforts at Sept. 25-26 ISPA Sustainability Conference
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Sustainable bedding solutions provider, Precision Textiles, is set to make a significant impact at the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) Sustainability Conference …
Urban wood increases the amount of natural resources available to the furniture industry
Also known as reclaimed wood, the materials are sourced from old buildings and old-growth trees on city streets HIGH POINT — Visiting factories here and …
EPA recognizes Bob’s Discount Furniture for sustainable logistics practices
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Home News Now 125 Retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2024 SmartWay High Performer. Now …
Mark Schumacher joins board of directors at Room & Board
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Mark Schumacher, the former chief executive officer of the Home Furnishings Association, has been named to the board of directors for Home …
SFC, NWF begin annual industry assessment for Wood Furniture Scorecard
HIGH POINT – The Sustainable Furnishings Council, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, has begun its assessment of over 100 North American residential furniture …
Hooker Furnishings releases 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental impact, promote equity inside and outside the organization, and support the communities …
Bassett Furniture plants 200,000 trees as part of sustainability initiative
Company is committed to planting more than 29,000 trees this year BASSETT, Va. — A team of Bassett associates from factories, stores and the company …
Precision Textiles hosts Earth Week events
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — As a tangible expression of its corporate values and commitment to its Preserving the Planet initiative, Precision Textiles, a trailblazer in textile …
Flexsteel plants 13,000+ trees ahead of July target date
DUBUQUE, Iowa — As environmental consciousness takes center stage with Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, Flexsteel Industries is proud to announce significant progress in …
