GBD 304 - Materials Deep Dive: Humane Animal Products

Have you ever wondered if faux animal products in interior design were really better for the environment? Join Erica as she deep dives into humane animal products and the standards that she looks for when purchasing, as well as her take on how beneficial these alternative products are compared to the real deal. Certifications and Organizations: - Organic Wool - iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - www.discoverzq.com/ - Responsible Wool Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE - DownPass - www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/s…ble-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard - textileexchange.org/standards/respo…khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Animal Welfare Approved - https://agreenerworld.org/certifications/animal-welfare-approved/?gclid=CjwKCAjwh4ObBhAzEiwAHzZYU82cKB5FXbSTPE2kG6R8XAimnYZHX4TTxfRO8ges7-R5B1PtWe1VuRoCuTwQAvD_BwE - Certified Humane - https://certifiedhumane.org/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)- global-standard.org/ Companies: - Moore & Giles - https://www.mooreandgiles.com/ - Lulu and Georgia - https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/ - Plumeria Bay - https://www.plumeriabay.com/ Studies: - https://www.businessinsider.com/why-vegetable-tanned-leather-is-so-expensive-and-rare-2021-8 - https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/INDEX.cfm/fuseaction/display.abstractDetail/abstract_id/10095/report/F#:~:text=A%20common%20chemical%20used%20as,exposes%20workers%20to%20harmful%20chemicals. - https://apparelinsider.com/in-praise-of-silk-and-why-the-sacs-silk-analysis-is-wrong/