3.37 Creating Super Cool Future with Josh Dorfman

3.37 Creating Super Cool Future with Josh Dorfman

From Home Green Homes by Izumi Tanaka

June 27, 2025 · 40 min · Season 3 · Episode 37

About this episode

Josh Dorfman discusses his vision for a sustainable future and the impact of environmental issues on urban living.

“So when I think about a future that is solving climate, I think about raising our quality of life. I think about more inclusive cities with wonderful parks, and it's a fantastic mass transportation that's really considered a luxury good because whether you're the wealthiest person in that city or the poorest, you all want to be on the same subway or the same bus because it's simply the best way to get around and everyone enjoys these types of amenities.There are examples of that all over the world. We try and bring those to light. And that is my vision for what the future starts to look like.” Josh Dorfman spent time in China in the 1990s, which opened his eyes to environmental issues and the impact of rapid industrialization and consumerism. When he returned to the U.S. and went through a phase of environmental activism before deciding to focus on shifting consumption towards more sustainable products. He started an eco-friendly furniture company called VivaVie in 2004, which led to the creation of his "Lazy Environmentalist" media brand. During the pandemic when supply chain issues made it difficult to source sustainable materials for his previous furniture company, he…

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Dorfman

Topics covered

  • climate change
  • sustainable living
  • urban design
  • environmental activism

Keywords

  • eco-friendly
  • sustainable materials
  • carbon-negative
  • furniture design

Mentioned in this episode

Products: VivaVie, Planted

Places: China, U.S.

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