Green Talks
Welcome to our Green Talks! In this video podcast series, we’ll delve into the heart of what true sustainable transformation looks like. Here, you’ll gain insight into the journey of creating playgrounds from post-consumer waste, exploring perspectives from urban planners on new materials, as well as engage in thought-provoking conversations with businesses facing similar challenges in their green transition.
Discussion
The importance of product quality and longevity
Caroline, Head of Corporate Sustainability at BANG & Olufsen and Dorthe, Director of Go Green at KOMPAN, discuss sustainability and the importance of product quality and longevity. In this podcast, they explore how to communicate on the topic of sustainability effectively and the role of circular design and modularity. They also discuss the importance of designing for repair and upgradability, particularly in playgrounds. The conversation highlights the need to extend product lifetimes and the benefits of multiple use cases, i.e. product evolution. The pair also touch on the challenges of standardization and measurement in sustainability efforts.
Discussion
Landscape Architecture
In this conversation, Graham Clarke, Sales Manager, and Dorthe Throup-Kjærulff, Director of Go Green, discuss various aspects of sustainability in landscape architecture. They explore how KOMPAN demonstrates their credentials in sustainability, including their use of sustainable raw materials and efforts to reduce emissions. Dorthe also explains how KOMPAN provides information to potential customers, substantiates their claims, and differentiates their products. They discuss the strength and durability of KOMPAN´s materials and the importance of engaging architects and meeting design needs. The conversation also covers end-of-life considerations, the difference between 'Made Green' and 'Born Green,' and the traceability of timber sources.
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