Interior Designer and greenList Founder Megan Thompson

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/gbespodcast/GBES_With_Lee_Newton_1.mp3" ]  is an entrepreneur who works tirelessly to educate the industry on more sustainable practices, from sourcing to implementation. After facing frustration with sustainable sourcing she began a project that allows designers to easily find vendors that meet rigorous sustainability criteria. Through the process of building the greenList platform. She was surprised to learn that over 80% of the residential designers do not have a formal education. And even those that do did not have sustainability as part of their curriculum. By creating a new platform that’s accessible to residential designers closes a longstanding educational gap and creates new stands in conscious design. Drawing inspiration from unfamiliar spaces and traditional, time-honored elements, Megan lives not just for design, but for design that helps others love what they do, where they live, and how they feel when they step into a space that feels like them. For Megan, no two days are the same and this unparalleled edge that every day and every project brings just ensures an unmatched, custom design for all clients. You’ll notice Megan’s relaxed personality and tasteful wit as she collaborates on projects with you, the vendors, contractors, and installers. Show Highlight Her Projects include both residential and commercial renovations. Targeted messaging to attract sustainability-focused clients. Interior Design Greenlist is a platform for designers that aims to simplify the sourcing process by pre-vetting companies based on sustainability criteria. Sustainability is becoming more prominent in the interior design community. The rise of eco-friendly materials and practices has led to demand for sustainable design solutions among homeowners and commercial clients. Understanding product lifecycles and identifying genuine sustainable practice. Regulatory pressures and market trends are driving innovation in sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. Challenges in identifying greenwashing. Focus on net-zero construction and enhancing indoor air quality. Show Resource and Information Don’t forget to catch more episodes and resources for all of your green building news at the website. Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on . We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the ! Copyright © 2024 GBES