Insights from the Grunda team

From Data to Impact: Using LCAs & EPDs to Drive Real Sustainability (with Sara Gripstrand)

Curious about LCA? Sara Gripstrand explains how she used Life Cycle Analysis to cut emissions and boost sales.
Greg d'Aboville
June 30, 2025

Why We Throw Away Furniture, and What Designers Can Do About It (with Katryn Furmston)

How can furniture last longer? Researcher Katie Furmston explores emotional design, disassembly, and the future of eco-design in this insightful episode.
Greg d'Aboville
June 9, 2025

How To Prepare for the EUDR as a Furniture Brand (With Caroline Busse)

We discussed with Caroline Busse what the EUDR means for furniture brands and how to prepare.
Greg d'Aboville
May 5, 2025

How to Leverage Certifications to Strengthen Your Sustainability Foundations (With John Hubbard)

In this episode, we discussed with John Hubbard (FIRA) how certifications can help furniture companies strenghten their sustainability foundations.
Greg d'Aboville
April 2, 2025

How To Build a Reduction Roadmap (with Mikkel Boe Petersen)

In this discussion, Mikkel Poe Peterson told us how he contributed to the development of a formal sustainability plan for UMAGE, a Danish design furniture company.
Greg d'Aboville
March 13, 2025

Scope 3 Emissions in the Furniture Industry: Why They Matter & How to Reduce Them

Scope 3 emissions make up the majority of the furniture industry’s carbon footprint. Learn how to measure and reduce them with practical strategies, real-world examples, and regulatory insights.
Greg d'Aboville
March 10, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to FSC Certification for Furniture Brands

Discover everything you need to know about FSC certification for furniture. Learn how it helps sustainability, compliance, and sales—plus how to get certified.
Greg d'Aboville
March 1, 2025

How to Publish EPDs for Your Furniture Products: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for your furniture products, understand their benefits, and follow a step-by-step guide to publishing them.
Greg d'Aboville
January 30, 2025

Sustainability reports - Best practices for furniture companies

Learn how to create a sustainability report for your furniture company: key steps, data collection, impact assessment, and best practices.
Greg d'Aboville
January 29, 2025