Intentionally Sustain feat. Green Standards

In this episode, Andrea Gauss from Allsteel sits down with Heidi Frasure and Kathy Seli of Green Standards to explore the critical role of circularity and responsible decommissioning in the built environment. The conversation highlights the growing demand for companies to report on sustainability initiatives. Green Standards' mission centers on keeping furniture out of landfills, donating items to non-profits, and helping clients meet sustainability goals with measurable impacts. From pre-planning to execution, they provide transparent reporting on landfill diversion, emissions reduction, and the financial value of donations. They emphasize the importance of early education and pre-competitive collaboration as the key to addressing post-occupancy challenges and promoting circularity. They also discuss their plans for global expansion and the upcoming launch of a Circular Workplace Coalition this fall.