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The Hippo Farm project by T3 Architects in Vietnam is an exemplary model of sustainable and biophilic architecture. The project, which aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for a pony-club, permaculture garden and ecolodge, has been designed to minimize its environmental impact and maximize its contribution to the local ecosystem.

Cork is a material that has been used for centuries due to its unique properties, and it has now become an increasingly popular choice in the design and construction industries. It is a versatile, sustainable, and renewable material that offers numerous benefits to both the environment and society. One example of how cork is being used in innovative ways is through the Corkbrick modular office furniture system.

When it comes to insulating our homes, businesses or vehicles, we often think of the traditional materials such as fibreglass or foam. However, there is a natural option that offers a range of benefits that are hard to match by any other material. Natural wool insulation, supplied by Havelock Wool on Planitree, offers a fast, easy, and safe installation.

Non-toxic paint is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people who want to protect their health and the environment. One excellent example of non-toxic paint is Ecolour Ceiling White, a zero-VOC, acrylic paint that offers many benefits over traditional paints.

Products made from recycled plastics like Wehlers R.U.M. chairs are an excellent example of how recycled plastic can have a second life and help to protect our planet. The R.U.M. Original Orange chair is made from plastic collected from either the ocean or households, and each chair removes nearly 2kg of plastic from the ocean.

Sustainable furniture has become more popular in recent years as consumers become more aware of the impact their purchases have on the environment. One sustainable furniture product that stands out is Wee Bairn, made from 100% recyclable eco-friendly paper-based material and water-based adhesives. Here are some of the benefits that Wee Bairn and other sustainable furniture products can offer both people and the environment.

Meet Pathfinder - Planitree's new global sourcing service for sustainable design professionals. Want the world's best green building products at your fingertips? Get accurate product and freight costings with our quote and order management service. Access green building innovation from international suppliers and place orders with the security of pre-shipment inspections.

South Pole is at the forefront of decarbonization with almost 1,000 offset projects worldwide and supports Planitree to deliver green products at no cost to the planet through carbon offset. Their projects deliver measurable benefits aligned with the aims of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They improve lives, livelihoods and landscapes for communities around the world.

Welcome Drees & Sommer and Green Hammer Design Build, two new green building leaders who showcase their cutting-edge projects to educate and inspire.

Planitree seeks to offer global choices delivered at no cost to the planet through carbon-offset. So in that regard Planitree is a very good news story - an innovative platform where each one of us can choose to be part of the solution through conscious, sustainable design choices. By choosing green we make a global and lasting difference.