This was revealed in a study by ClimateSeed, presented at Design Week in Milan, which highlights the industry's commitment to sustainable innovation.

The Italian design and furniture industry is confirmed as the most environmentally sustainable in Europe, with an average emission of 26 kg of CO₂ per thousand euros of production, significantly lower than Germany (43 kg), France (49 kg) and Spain (over 200 kg). This was revealed in a study by ClimateSeed, presented at Design Week in Milan, which highlights the industry's commitment to sustainable innovation. A key role is played by the Ecodesign regulation, effective July 2024, which mandates greater attention to product durability, reparability and recyclability. According to Federlegno Arredo, 44% of Italian companies have already adopted Ecodesign policies, while 81% plan to do so by 2027. Strategies for reducing emissions include energy efficiency, use of recycled materials and low environmental impact logistics. A further contribution comes from the second-hand market, which counteracts the phenomenon of Fast Deco. In 2023, 60% of Italians chose used products, generating a turnover of 26 billion euros (+16% compared to 2014). According to an analysis by the website Subito, the reuse of 20 million products avoided 2.7 million tons of CO₂, confirming the environmental value of the circular economy.