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Episode Synopsis
In this fourth episode of Sustainable by Design, we speak with Katryn Furmston, a PhD student at Nottingham Trent University in the UK and an expert in eco-design.You’ll learn:✅ Why some people treasure old furniture—even if it’s scratched and dented✅ What most designers forget when thinking about a product’s end of life✅ How materials like wood and metal can carry emotional weight✅ What it really takes to design for disassembly (hint: it’s more than just using screws)✅ The regulation that could change how every piece of furniture is made and tracked in Europe🔗 Connect with Katryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrynfurmstonSustainable by Design is a podcast produced by Grunda.io.
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