Green

Natural Preservation

Robert Simeone, November 22, 2012
One of the grim realities of the World today is that forests everywhere are in decline. Natural forests, but especially those in tropical regions, are rapidly being converted to non-forest uses, primarily for agriculture and cattle production. More
Earth, Wind & Fire

Cinde W Ingram, November 22, 2012
As outdoor entertainment gains popularity, outdoor product manufacturers are addressing the basic elements of fire, earth, water and air to extend comfort in sustainable ways. More
Oxford Garden Grows in Sustainable Manner

Cinde W Ingram, November 22, 2012
Oxford garden took Root by serving the lawn and garden industry, broke new ground with online sales, branched out through various distribution channels and now spreads its canopy of green and value-oriented products. More
Making Green Progress

Cinde W Ingram, November 22, 2012
Kermit the frog's famous Refrain, "it isn't easy being green," is still repeated by plenty of outdoor leisure businesses marketing products with environmental benefits. They are finding that following the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guidelines may not be as simple as it first appears. More
TIFF 2013 set for March 13-17 in Thailand

Casual Living Staff, November 21, 2012
MUANG THONG THANI, Thailand - The Thailand International Furniture Fair 2013, to be held March 13-17 under the concept "Inspire In Side Out," promises to be its most impressive ever. More
Haskell Collection launches revamped e-commerce site

Casual Living Staff, November 16, 2012
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Haskell, a home décor design firm with an emphasis on sustainability and outdoor products, announced it has eliminated its exclusive licensed reseller model for a direct to consumer approach. More
Colonial Candle opens first retail and research boutique

Casual Living Staff, November 6, 2012
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Candle and accessories manufacturer Colonial Candle has officially opened the doors to its first and only luxury candle retail and research boutique here. More
Two students win first stage of Groovystuff's design challenge

Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today, November 2, 2012
DALLAS -- Hailong Piao from Auburn University and Janejira Bualoy from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok, Thailand, have won the first phase of Groovystuff's latest design challenge. More
Glen Raven introducing awning and shade fabrics with recycled content

Casual Living Staff, November 2, 2012
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics will debut the industry's first awning and shade fabrics featuring recycled fiber during the IFAI Expo that begins on Nov. 7 in Boston. Sunbrella Renaissance Unity fabrics contain 50% post-industrial recycled Sunbrella fiber, resulting in a vintage canvas look yet retaining all of Sunbrella's legendary fade resistance and sun protection qualities. More
Update: Power back on at Wearbest, Bella-Dura after Hurricane Sandy

Alexa Boschini, November 1, 2012
NEW YORK -- Power has been restored at the Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills plant in Garfield, N.J., and production is back on schedule, the company announced. More
Product of the Day: Jensen Leisure

Casual Living Staff, October 29, 2012
The Topaz Hi Dining Group by Jensen Leisure is crafted from 100% Forest Stewardship Council-certified Ipe wood. More
Product of the Day: Bella-Dura

Casual Living Staff, October 24, 2012
Shown here on a collection of outdoor pillows, Bella-Dura fabrics are available in a myriad of color, pattern and weave options, from casual chic to traditional elegance. More
West Elm launches community-driven West Elm Market

Casual Living Staff, October 23, 2012
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Home furnishings retailer West Elm has announced the launch of West Elm Market, a new venture that offers customers a "total home toolkit" in four key categories: Kitchen, Garden, Care & Repair and Personal Care. More
Businesses get guidance on 'green' marketing

Casual Living Staff, October 19, 2012
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Marketers of consumer products touting various environmental-benefit claims finally have some closure on how to approach green advertising without running afoul of the Federal Trade Commission, said LeClairRyan partner and 17-year FTC veteran Thomas A. Cohn during an Oct. 12 business-law conference. More
Casual Creations partners with The Renewable Corporation

Casual Living Staff, October 4, 2012
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outdoor furniture manufacturer Casual Creations has signed an exclusive product and distribution agreement with EcoSmart Surface and Coating Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renewable Corporation. More
N.C. State University accepts Groovystuff design challenge

Casual Living Staff, September 27, 2012
RALEIGH, N.C. - Groovystuff and the Industrial Design Department at North Carolina State University have announced a collaboration and education-to-industry cooperative. More
Quidsi, Inc. launches green products e-commerce site Vine.com

Casual Living Staff, September 26, 2012
Quidsi, Inc., owner of home goods resource Casa.com, launched Vine.com, an online shopping destination for natural, organic and sustainably-made products. More
Skyline Design debuts products at three international shows

Casual Living Staff, September 12, 2012
MIAMI, Fla. - Skyline Design Global is exhibiting at the Shanghai Fair in China; Valencia Fair, Spain, and the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago. More
Groovystuff and IMC partner with Auburn University

Casual Living Staff, September 10, 2012
DALLAS, Texas - Groovystuff continues to demonstrate the sustainability of its education-to-industry foundation, by partnering with Auburn University's Industrial and Graphic Design Department and the College of Architecture, Design & Construction for the second academic year in a row. More
Royal Botania furnishes Miami Spice

Casual Living Staff, September 4, 2012
MIAMI, Fla. - Royal Botania is setting the scene for the "Miami Spice" festival, which celebrates the seaside metropolis' best restaurants with events and special offers in full force through Sept. 30. More

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