Using technology to eliminate hidden emissions of the furniture industry
We don’t buy furniture anymore; we consume it. Every year, millions of tons of furniture items are sent to landfills while more are made to replace them. The furniture industry contributes 2% to global CO2-equivalent emissions, which is at least as much as the aviation industry. Designer and climate tech entrepreneur Andrea Quiros-Balma talks about the ways technology can be used to decarbonize this industry and change the way we shop for durable goods. Avenues for more sustainable futures will consider carbon accounting, digital twins, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and image recognition in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of goods.