June 17, 2022

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The world’s 'most sustainable furniture factory' just opened in the middle of a Norwegian forest.

"Playfulness, democracy, and sustainability are at the heart of the Vestre brand and everything they do; our wooden, colourful factory in the middle of the Norwegian woods – surrounded by a 300,000 sq m public forest park...lives and breathes this philosophy. Working with the ambitious and dedicated Vestre team has been the pleasure of a lifetime." - David Zahle, a Copenhagen-based partner and architect at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

ARTICLE: Vestre’s Sustainable Factory, The Plus by BIG, Opens

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Mapping how cooperatives have rooted economic life in shared ownership, mutual aid, and place‑based cultures of care

ARTICLE: Mapping The Cultural Heritage Of Co-Ops: What Should Be On The List?

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A regenerative, ‘soil-to-soul’ approach to R&D, manufacturing and distribution ties business growth to healthier ecosystems, collaboration across the industry, and a values-led workplace.

ARTICLE: Healthy Soil, Healthy People: How Davines Inspires Beauty from the Ground Up

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A practical strategy for building true economic resilience

ARTICLE: How Worker Cooperatives Are Building the Future of Local Economies: A Complete Guide

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Worker ownership is a natural way to distribute wealth.

ARTICLE: An Opportunity to Build the Ownership Economy