News & Updates
AFA vs AFISC: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters to Your Business
As the Australian furnishing industry continues to evolve, two key organisations are leading the...
Green Claims Under Fire: What the ACCC Crackdown Means for the Furniture Industry
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship...
Simplex on Waste Trends in 2025
In 2025, the Australian waste management industry has and will continue to undergo significant...
Hans van Schoonhoven: Pioneering Circular Economy in Australian Furniture as AFISC’s First Member
Hans van Schoonhoven, founder of House of Orange, is a true sustainability trailblazer in...
The Reuse Logo: A Powerful New Symbol for Circularity in Furniture and Beyond
The more we reuse, the less we waste. In a major step forward for Australia's circular economy,...
Is Australia Falling Behind as the Circular Economy is Regulated
As outlined in a recent Circle Economy article, 2025 marks a pivotal year for the circular economy...
PFAS Chemicals – Urgent Need for Sustainable Procurement Policy Compliance
The Australian furniture industry is at a crossroads with the impending expansion of the...
Imported Furniture Volumes and Use of Imported Timber on the Rise
A recent article published by TimberBiz highlighted a sharp rise in imported timber volumes,...
Join the AFISC Circular Furnishings Eco System: Special Launch Offer Available Now
The AFISC Circular Furnishings Eco System is a new national initiative designed to unite...
Furniture’s Role in a Nature Positive Future: How FPAS Will Support Australia’s Environmental Agenda
Michelle Thomas, COO, AFISC With a new Minister for the Environment, Senator Murray Watt, there is...