Sustainable Haven: A Green Oasis Close to Home
Revealing the Winning Brands of 2025's Sustainability Awards - Uncovering the Companies Pioneering Eco-Friendly Products
Delving into the realm of eco-friendly design, we, at this esteemed interiors brand, strive to kindle a sense of environmental responsibility within our consumers. We advocate for approaches such as upcycling, off-the-rack shopping, and implementing energy-saving measures to enrich your existing home décor.
Each month, our digital magazine broadcasts a dedicated section called One Small Step, focusing on design and sustainability, featuring progressive brands, decor pieces, and collections making a significant impact in the pursuit of Earth-friendly aesthetics.
Such noteworthy brands catch our attention and earn recognition in our platform Awards 2025, where we acknowledge excellence in five essential areas of a home: living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and garden. Get to know the groundbreaking winners and hear the judges' perspectives on these sustainable innovations...
Best Sustainable Bathroom: Re-form, RAK Ceramics
Our platform Awards 2025 for Sustainable Bathroom goes to RAK Ceramics Re-form, a collection of porcelain tiles fabricated from off-cuts generated by conventional tile production. Offering versatility and durability, these tiles boast a charming, rustic finish that seamlessly complements both classic and modern bathroom tile concepts.
RAK's devotion to the environment is on display through their wastewater treatment, recycling of materials, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across all manufacturing areas. These eco-conscious practices serve to minimize waste, resulting in a win for both the consumer and the planet.
Honorable mention: Ledro Freestanding Bath, Victoria + Albert
Best Sustainable Living Room: Seraphim Chandelier, Spark & Bell
Living room lighting can transform a space, creating a mesmerizing focal point that captivates the eye. The Seraphim Chandelier, crafted by Spark & Bell, epitomizes this sentiment while upholding a commitment to sustainability. This masterpiece repurposes up to 120 plastic CD cases to produce the "Jewel" drops.
Our platform's Editor-in-Chief, Heather Young,bestows praise on this remarkable design: "From repairability being a central design element to a lifetime repair service on all its parts, the Seraphim Chandelier saves up to four kilograms of plastic from ending up in landfills. Available in one, two, and three-tier versions, in both Oyster/Brass and Onyx/Bronze colourways."
Honorable mention: Aamani Mango Wood & Cord Occasional Chair, nkuku
Best Sustainable Bedroom: bespoke Tailor Seasonal Turn Ruby Mattress, Harrison Spinks
Triumphing in the Sustainable Bedroom category is the Bed Tailor Seasonal Turn Ruby Mattress, a brilliant invention handcrafted from materials originating at Harrison Spinks' farm in Yorkshire, alongside wool ethically sourced from other regions. Highly suitable for allergy sufferers, this fantastic mattress excels in its production without using foam, adhesives, or chemicals.
Heather expresses her admiration for this groundbreaking design: "This foam-free, glue-free, and chemical-free mattress highlights Harrison Spinks' dedication to responsible sourcing and creation, embodying the essence of sustainability."
Honorable mentions: Panda London; Secret Linen Store Yellow Betsy Stripe 100% Organic Cotton Bed Linen
Best Sustainable Garden: Eco Passport, elho
Striving for eco-friendliness in the great outdoors, elho's Eco Passport secures the Sustainable Garden award. With transparency being the cornerstone of sustainability, elho presents an 'eco passport' for each of its products, providing invaluable insights into the product’s environmental impact, materials, certifications, and much more.
Heather applauds elho's dedication to environmentalism: "Fostering sustainable living in the garden, elho's extensive range of products caters to Earth-conscious consumers with recyclable planters and pots, watering cans, and water butts made from 100% recycled plastic."
Honorable Mention: Anywhere Ca-rPET, Alternative Flooring
Best Sustainable Kitchen: Ballarini Ledro 28cm Saute Pan, Zwilling
The Ballarini Ledro 28cm Saute Pan with Lid at Zwilling grabs the Sustainable Kitchen award for its 100% recycled aluminum structure, biobased handle, and PFAS-free non-stick coating, making it a revolutionary piece of kitchen utensil in the realm of sustainability. Additionally, this multi-functional pan shines on induction hobs.
Heather recognizes this forward-thinking creation: "With its Thermopoint heat indicator (which turns red when the pan is heated), the Ballarini Ledro Saute Pan earns a significant achievement in the pursuit of sustainable cooking solutions."
Honorable mention: Limited Edition Knife Block Set in Brown, Zwilling
The Judges
Enthusiastic about crafting eco-conscious spaces, these pillars of our platform have earned reputations in the world of interiors. Their commitment and knowledge inspire us in our humble quest for environmental responsibility.
Heather Young
With over 16 years of experience in the field and a recent garden makeover, Heather Young has captivated readers as the Editor-in-Chief of our platform. A passionate advocate for sustainability, she oversees the флатформ’s digital magazine, orchestrating its creation from inception through publication.
Ginevra Benedetti
An ardent recycler and Freecycle connoisseur, Ginevra Benedetti joined force with our platform in 2011. Since then, she has written the One Small Step segment every issue and serves diligently as the Deputy Editor of our platform magazine since 2021. Ginevra has excelled in her writing career for almost twenty years, working extensively with the UK's premier interiors publications.
In support of a sustainable lifestyle, our platform advocates for innovative ideas in lighting, home-and-garden design, and beyond. For example, the Seraphim Chandelier by Spark & Bell, made from upcycled plastic CD cases, showcases both aesthetics and environmental responsibility in the realm of home décor (lifestyle). Similarly, elho's Eco Passport, with its transparency on product environmental impact and materials, merges sustainability and Earth-friendly aesthetics in outdoor spaces (home-and-garden).
