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Greening the Table
Seeking sustainable options in the tabletop category
For many, it’s second nature to tote reusable bags to the supermarket, to buy organic food when possible, and to sort their trash into recycling bins. So it makes sense that a growing number of consumers are seeking to set their table and outfit their kitchens with products that support their interest in sustainability.
Create Lasting Value
Many tabletop companies are responding to this need with options that are made from sustainable, recycled or renewable materials,
or even upgrading their corporate practices and manufacturing processes to reduce waste and minimize their impact on the environment.
The materials to make china and stoneware aren’t necessarily damaging
to the environment, says Andrew Corrie of Canvas Home. “More or less, clay is just another word for mud, which in itself is intrinsically sustainable,” he says.
“The less sustainable aspect of ceramics is the energy required to fire them,
and from that perspective, making pottery and glass sustainable is definitely challenging. His company is working
to make sure its kilns are better insulated and work at maximum
capacity so they’re more efficient,
and to avoid the use of direct fossil
fuels to power them.
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