Spotlight: Sustainable Home News Highlights
New research shows homebuyer willingness for green premium. Brands join forces for UK sustainable homes effort. Spotlight on net zero homes. Sustainable home progress from Samsung, LG, Beko. Retail expansions for Gear Hugger, Dropps. And much more...
Brands in the news: Unilever, Starbucks, Hubbub, Domain, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Beko Global, Gear Hugger , Target, Diamond Mattress, Suite Modular, COAT Paints, Go Lime, Prêts, Dropps®, Sabai and many more.
Home buyers pay up to 53pc more for a ‘green’ home
“Home buyers are willing to pay up to 53 per cent more for sustainable houses than traditional properties in some suburbs across the country as energy-efficient features become a necessity rather than an option amid escalating costs of running a home, a new report from Domain shows.”
Major brands join forces to help households tackle climate change
“A coalition of major brands, including B&Q, Barratt Developments, Starbucks, TSB and Unilever, has been created to support the development of Home Advantage – a series of household trials to support UK homeowners on their journey to net zero.”
The net-zero homes paving the way for the future
“Globally, a move towards sustainable housing is growing. In Europe, efforts to move to greener homes hope to combat rising energy costs and be better for the planet. But 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions still come from the real estate sector.”
Consumers Get Real about Sustainability Issues that Matter Most
“The Samsung Real Talk Sustainability Survey, conducted by Morning Consult, delves into the real issues consumers care about when it comes to having a more eco-conscious lifestyle – from the energy they use, to the clothes they wear, food they eat and more.”
LG Electronics Sows ‘Better Life for All’ With Global Sustainability Initiatives
“LG Electronics has announced its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems worldwide, putting into practice its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) vision of “A Better Life for All.””
Beko Takes 'Sustainability at Heart' and introduces 16th Sustainability Report, with the Motto 'Feels like Home' to Urge Each Stakeholder to Start the Change at Home
“Beko, the global household goods company, has long been an advocate for sustainable development and sets an example as an innovator in sustainable home appliances, paving the way to a net-zero future. Beko's recently released 16th Sustainability Report adopts the theme of "Sustainability at Heart: Where 'Feels Like Home' Begins" and showcases the company's industry-leading standards in green energy utilization, energy efficient products and processes as well as resource efficiency and incorporation of recycled materials in its products.”
Sustainable Home and Garage Brand Gear Hugger Launches in Target
“Gear Hugger, an eco-friendly brand created to maintain your gear and protect the planet, announces its Multi-Purpose Lubricant is now available in select Target stores nationwide. This game-changing lubricant is formulated with plant-based, non-toxic and biodegradable ingredients, with the goal of bringing a sustainable alternative to the market.”
Diamond Mattress Expands Eco-Friendly Collection with New Latex Products
“Diamond Mattress has expanded its eco-friendly Ethos collection with new natural latex sleep products designed to help retailers differentiate and achieve healthy margins.”
This Eco-Friendly Furniture Brand Makes Stylish Velvet Sofas from Recycled Plastic Bottles
“A sustainable sofa brand is blending recycled materials with boho-chic styling to cozy up to the growing eco-friendly furniture market…. Sabai—a brand that’s aimed at young urbanites seeking to balance stylish design with eco-conscious values—makes modular sofas with Sustainable Forestry Initiative-approved plywood frames and high-resiliency foam shipped in 100 percent recycled packaging via FedEx Ground.”
Suite Modular: Pioneering sustainable luxury in home design
“Piercy Robinson, a local entrepreneur and visionary, is transforming the landscape of home construction with Suite Modular, a design, construction, and consulting firm focused on environmentally conscious and uniquely crafted housing solutions, including Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs).”
COAT Paints’ learnings on pioneering sustainable home décor
“In a new and exclusive op-ed for edie’s Circular Economy Week, COAT Paints’ founder Rob Abrahams shares his learnings on creating a waste-free business from the ground up.”
Go Lime Inc. Announces the launch of a new, home service and sustainable energy solutions company
“Go Lime Inc., is an innovative home service and energy solutions company, serving over one million homes in the Greater Toronto Area, and is committed to enabling homeowners in their personal action plans towards renewable energy solutions.”
Amsterdam’s fintech innovator Prêts raises €1M to boost access to sustainable home technologies
“Amsterdam-based Prêts, a company working on accelerating energy-efficient real estate, has secured €1M in funding to make sustainable home technologies like heat pumps and solar panels more accessible.”
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com
“Dropps , the B Corp and pioneering leader in home care innovation, proudly announces a significant expansion starting with retail grocery, including Wegmans stores and online at Walmart.com…Alongside its now broader availability, Dropps has introduced new biobased formulations, evolved fragrances and newly designed plastic-free retail packaging, emphasizing the brand's dedication to designing the future of cleaning with products that are effective, efficient and mindful of the planet.”