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Hans van Schoonhoven: Pioneering Circular Economy in Australian Furniture as AFISC’s First Member 

Hans van Schoonhoven: Pioneering Circular Economy in Australian Furniture as AFISC’s First Member 

by Michelle Thomas | Jul 7, 2025 | News

Hans van Schoonhoven, founder of House of Orange, is a true sustainability trailblazer in Australian furniture manufacturing.  As the inaugural member of the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC), Hans embodies the principles of circularity and...
The Reuse Logo: A Powerful New Symbol for Circularity in Furniture and Beyond

The Reuse Logo: A Powerful New Symbol for Circularity in Furniture and Beyond

by Michelle Thomas | Jul 7, 2025 | News

The more we reuse, the less we waste. In a major step forward for Australia’s circular economy, Charitable Reuse Australia has launched a new Reuse Logo—a bold, unified visual that symbolises the value of keeping goods in use for as long as possible. Until now,...
Is Australia Falling Behind as the Circular Economy is Regulated 

Is Australia Falling Behind as the Circular Economy is Regulated 

by Michelle Thomas | Jul 7, 2025 | News

As outlined in a recent Circle Economy article, 2025 marks a pivotal year for the circular economy in Europe. For the first time, a trio of sweeping regulations will enshrine circularity into law—shifting it from an aspirational concept to a legal obligation:  The EU...
Furniture’s Role in a Nature Positive Future: How FPAS Will Support Australia’s Environmental Agenda 

Furniture’s Role in a Nature Positive Future: How FPAS Will Support Australia’s Environmental Agenda 

by Michelle Thomas | May 28, 2025 | News, Uncategorized

Michelle Thomas, COO, AFISC With a new Minister for the Environment, Senator Murray Watt, there is renewed opportunity to re-energise Australia’s Nature Positive Plan—a reform agenda designed to deliver better environmental outcomes alongside business certainty and...

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The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.