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Everybody is talking about green, ecological, sustainable design; but what does that really mean? Join our hostess, Jennifer Castoldi, as she looks at material ‘sustainability’ via natural fibers, synthetics, and an intriguing visit to the material library at matériO. Flax, which is where linen originates, is a plant that is 100% usable; polyester utilizes little water in production compared to cotton; your next haircut could lay the foundation of your next mattress; and your almond snack remains could become a countertop. The most important lesson to learn here is that responsible design is not only about the products, but about a product’s entire lifecycle from cradle to grave. The best weapon to arm yourself with is information.

These products are a sneak preview of what you will find at MoOD this September. MoOD is one of the 100+ international design events the Trendease Team travels to in order to bring our community cutting-edge design information straight to their computer screens via www.Trendease.com