Edward Bulmer and Jules Haines, founder of Haines Collection, talk about reducing waste in the interiors industry in the new Haines Collection YouTube must see series ‘Sustainable Interiors’. Much like us Haines Collection are a small business with big plans to positively change the negative impact interior businesses can have on the planet. With this shared vision and determination came the meeting of two pioneering minds, with our founder, colourman and eco warrior, Edward talking in this debut airing of the series. Edward shares his thoughts on the modern paint industry and how there is still much to be done in regards to ‘greenwashing‘. It is an open, honest and inspiring conversation about how we can all find ways of sourcing responsibly. We are honoured to share this first episode of ‘Sustainable Interiors’ with Haines Collection with you – watch below! Haines Collection are a pioneering platform for the resale of fabric offcuts that would otherwise most likely be headed to landfill. Founder and Director Jules Haines is on a journey of discovery – how to design and source for your home in a more sustainable way. We were delighted Jules asked our Founder Edward Bulmer to take part in this six part series. Haines Collection have become a favourite supplier and first port of call for the team at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Aside from their ethical and eco ethos, there are incredible high end designer fabrics at a fraction of the cost; Christopher Farr, Colefax & Fowler, Linwood & Rapture & Wright to name a few – often at 50% off RRPs – what is not to love! The website and Instagram page have fast become a ‘go-to’ for designers and homeowners alike sourcing beautiful surplus fabrics, wallpapers, lights and accessories, all fabrics are listed with available meterage with personal advice on hand and new stock every Monday. More about Haines With over a decade working in interiors, Jules Haines saw first-hand the high volume of waste the industry creates. So in 2019 she set up the Haines Collection with a mission to reduce waste by selling leftover designer fabrics, wallpaper, lights and accessories. It is shocking to find out that every year in the UK nearly 400,000 tonnes of homeware textiles are thrown away, that is the same weight as 2000 houses. 42% of textile waste in UK landfill is from interiors – it is time to take action and try and reduce our waste! Jules Haines, Founder of Haines Collection It's surprising because I think the term eco-friendly normally indicates that we should think it as planet appropriate and often its not. Edward Bulmer Haines Collection have a mission to reduce waste by selling leftover designer fabrics, wallpaper, lights and accessories Haines Collection pairing some of their leftover fabrics with our natural paint range Thank you so much to Jules and all at Haines Collection, there has never been a more important time to share how we can all make some small changes which have a big impact on our environment and for our planet. If you don’t already do check out Haines Collection and follow them on Instagram. We believe that by making small changes such as swapping to a natural paint and using surplus fabrics we can all start to make a difference and create more sustainable interiors and homes. If you are looking for room inspiration, make sure you have our colour chart to hand, use the tonal palettes created by Edward for you and start browsing the beautiful collections on the Haines Collection website; our beautiful paints are the natural partner for these truly sustainable surplus fabrics and wallpapers. Leftover fabrics ready to be repurposed by Haines Collection 'Red Ochre' on the walls of the Haines Collection stand at Decorex 2021 WATCH THE SERIES NOW ORDER FREE COLOUR CHART
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