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The #LivingFuture2026 Early Bird deadline is now Dec 19th! Early Bird registrants will receive a code for either a free digital copy or 50% off a physical copy of any Ecotone publication!

Don't wait! Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4nPK162
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Employees & companies thrive in equitable workplaces—our 2025 Year in Review shows how.

50+ new orgs joined Just, 80%+ renewed labels, and Just reaches 95,000 employees.

See the impact & support the movement: https://bit.ly/41dK9nE
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Interested in environmentally responsible wood procurement? Check out this webinar series from the Climate Smart Wood Group. Learn how to source salvaged, reclaimed, and climate-smart virgin wood with actionable case studies.

Register: https://www.climatesmartwood.net/webinars/
December 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Invest in yourself & your career at #LF26.

From CEUs to skill-building, professional development is a key reason leaders keep coming back.

Early Bird ends TONIGHT (11:59 PM PT). Save money and secure your spot at the industry's most impactful event: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The work we do is hard. Sometimes you need to recharge. Attendees told us that seeking inspiration & motivation for future projects is a massive factor in their decision to join us.

Come to #LF26, refill your cup, & leave ready to change the world. https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#RegenerativeMaterials are rising—our 2025 Year in Review shows how.

#Declare labels grew 16%, #LivingProductChallenge turned 10, & we piloted our first new program in 5 years.

See the impact & support the movement: https://bit.ly/41dK9nE.

Donations doubled through 12/31.
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
#Just is a roadmap for #WorkplaceEquity, well-being, & stewardship. Group14 Engineering explains: "It helps us set meaningful goals, craft intentional policies, and measure our progress over time.”

Align values with action & build trust inside & out. Register: https://bit.ly/3JqQR2I
December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In a rapidly changing industry, staying stagnant isn't an option. That’s why past attendees ranked learning about the latest trends & innovations as a top reason for attending.

Join us at #LF26 & help shape what’s next for the #BuiltEnvironment: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Only 4 days left to lock in Early Bird pricing for #LivingFuture2026!

Don't miss the unique and actionable insights from our world-class keynotes!
Be in the room where the big conversations happen.

Secure your seat (and your savings) by Friday, 12/19: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Why do people keep coming back to #LivingFuture? It’s the community.

Whether you are looking to meet future business partners, collaborate with industry leaders, or reconnect with old colleagues, #LF26 is the place to do it.

Early Bird ends Friday: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Secure your place in the next century of design at #LivingFuture2026. You have one week left to save $200 and get a free digital Ecotone book (or 50% off print)!

Register by Dec 19 to lock in the best rate before the break: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp!
December 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A regenerative materials economy must be circular by design. Our Design to the Nines report explores the core principles needed to shift from "take-make-dispose" to a regenerative model that restores the 9 #PlanetaryBoundaries.

Access the free report: https://bit.ly/48gOmc6
December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Grow a Living Future for everyone.

Give online, via DAF, workplace giving (Benevity), stock, or IRA (70½+).

Every gift is matched up to $45K when you give by Dec 31.

See our Year in Review: https://bit.ly/3CXBgVq
December 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Living in the era of #ClimateChange requires local resilience.

At #LF26, discover how Building-Integrated Agriculture turns waste like CO₂ & grey water into productive inputs for #UrbanFood systems https://bit.ly/42mtjmp

Register by 12/19 to save $200 with Early Bird!
December 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Buildings can heal—our 2025 Year in Review shows how. This year, we certified 3M+ sq. ft. of regenerative projects, including 22 gigawatts of #RenewableEnergy.

See the impact + support the movement: https://bit.ly/41dK9nE.

Donations doubled through Dec 31.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Huge shoutout to Ayers Saint Goss on their 4th Just label—an incredible milestone in #transparency & #equity.

Learn how the Just framework can support building better, more equitable workplaces rooted in transparency: https://bit.ly/46HYXhg.
December 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Policy is the ultimate lever for systemic change. As Anyeley Hallová of Adre noted at #LF25, our #BuiltEnvironment reflects our values.

Join leaders embedding equity & climate action into policy at #LF26. Register by 12/19 to save $200 & claim a free Ecotone e-book: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It sure has been a year, huh? Time to take a break & celebrate the good we've created.

Join us WEDNESDAY for Toast to the Nines. We're sharing regenerative wins & firing up our passions for 2026.

Snag your free ticket: https://bit.ly/4oSIb54
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
When buildings function like kelp forests, they can restore dignity, stability, & health. At #LF26, explore how Indigenous design is reshaping supportive housing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside & how architecture can be a tool for justice.

Register by 12/19 to save $200: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Introducing the Declare Equity pilot! 📢

This label brings human rights & fair labor into building product transparency. It’s a transformative step toward honoring not just what materials are made of—but who makes them.

Read the full story & learn how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/44bT7mb
Advancing Equity in Materials | Trim Tab
Announcing the Declare Equity Pilot and its Founding Partners Living Future is thrilled to announce that we have launched a pilot program for Declare Equity, a new product-level label created to bring...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Stop competing, start sharing secrets.

Scott Kelly: Collaboration makes the entire industry better. Join the radical regenerative design movement at #LivingFuture2026.

Early Bird ends 12/19: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp.

PS - Early Birds get a free digital book or 50% off print!
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Aspen Distillers is sharing what it takes to design a distillery for LBC Petal Certification. At #LF26, learn how the team is transforming an energy & water-intensive process into a regenerative model for the spirits industry.

Register by 12/19 to save $200 & get a book: https://bit.ly/42mtjmp
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#ClimateAction often looks like quiet, relentless stewardship. While others pull back, #LivingFuture stays grounded in long-term, regenerative thinking—we highlight what "good" looks like IRL.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Every dollar you give today is matched, up to $45K: https://living-future.org/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our 2025 Year in Review is here! Stories of resilience, community, and progress made possible by YOU.

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow (Dec 2) - help keep the momentum going as we head into our 20th anniversary next year. https://bit.ly/4rtsnHI
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Black Friday” hasn't always been about shopping.

The term first appeared in 1951 in Factory Management and Maintenance magazine. It was a joke about workers calling in sick to get a 4-day weekend.

By the 60s, it was police shorthand for traffic chaos.
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Can a building heal the planet? The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's fully #LivingBuilding Certified Brock Environmental Center proves it can. It's net-zero energy AND water.

Watch how this incredible classroom is teaching the next generation about #RestorativeDesign in real-time: https://bit.ly/4p4bnq9
The Macon and Joan Brock Classroom • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Virginia Beach City Public Schools and CBF are partnering on a unique environmental science program for high school students at CBF's Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach. The program uses the...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM