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Designing the Future of Learning: How X&Y is Revolutionizing School Space with Sustainable Furniture
In this exclusive interview, Snehal shares her insights on the growing demand for sustainable school furniture, the challenges of disrupting traditional mindsets, and how thoughtfully designed spaces can profoundly impact children’s learning and development.
Snehal Malani Tapadia: Building a Greener, cuter World for kids with X&Y Furniture
When Snehal Malani Tapadia couldn’t find children’s furniture that was safe, sustainable, bright and stylish, she decided to roll up her sleeves and build it herself, literally! Her “Eureka” moment came when she realized India was craving child-safe, toxin-free, high-design furniture that wasn’t boring or mass-manufactured
Creating Inspiring Learining Enviroments: An Interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co- Founder of X&Y Furniture
In an enlightening interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co-founder of X&Y Furniture, we explore the company’s innovative approach to school furniture manufacturing in Mumbai.
Inovating Education: X&Y Furniture's Dhiraj Narang On The Future Of School Furniture
In an insightful interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co-founder of X&Y Furniture, we explore the innovative approaches and sustainable practices that have positioned the company as a leading school furniture manufacturer in Mumbai. Narang shares his vision for enhancing educational environments through quality design and functionality.
TheGlitz Earth Warrior 2025: Snehal Malani Tapadia, Visionary Founder of X&Y Furniture — Designing a Greener Future
In an age where sustainability is more than a buzzword, Snehal Malani Tapadia is turning that principle into practice and purpose. As the visionary founder of X&Y Furniture, Snehal is reimagining how learning spaces are built, blending environmental responsibility with smart, student-friendly design.
X&Y - How classroom furniture is shaping the future of Indian education
Driven by a vision for sustainable and child-safe design, architect Snehal Malani founded X&Y in Mumbai. This “Make in India” company crafts eco-friendly wooden furniture, from Montessori chowkis to playful setups, for children aged 0-14 and K12 schools.
International Women’s Day: Women leaders unveil the roadmap to gender equality at workplaces
Despite progress, women’s representation in leadership roles in India remains low. On International Women’s Day, women leaders share insights on breaking barriers, fostering inclusivity, and shaping a gender-equal future in workplaces.
Earth Day “Our Power, Our Planet” Calls for Collective Climate Commitment and Renewable Energy Acceleration
This year’s World Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” is a call to action, reminding us that the choices we make every day, from the energy we use to the products we consume, directly impact the health of our planet. The theme emphasizes unity and empowerment, urging individuals, communities, and nations to harness their collective strength to drive lasting environmental change.
Sustainable Classrooms Are Coming Back
The image of a classroom for most of us is one with long desks and benches. But in recent years, many schools have replaced them with plastic. This is both harmful to the students and unfriendly to the environment. However, there’s a growing interest in going back to eco-friendly school furniture. Although they appear expensive, they are better in the long run.
The introduction of Forest Stewardship Council certified furniture in schools presents an opportunity to minimise carbon footprint: Snehal Malani Tapadia of X&Y
FSC-certified furniture helps to source responsibly, prevents deforestation, and contributes to healthier indoor environments—all of these are in support of a school’s sustainability objectives.
Media Release
Designing the Future of Learning: How X&Y is Revolutionizing School Space with Sustainable Furniture
In this exclusive interview, Snehal shares her insights on the growing demand for sustainable school furniture, the challenges of disrupting traditional mindsets, and how thoughtfully designed spaces can profoundly impact children’s learning and development.
Snehal Malani Tapadia: Building a Greener, cuter World for kids with X&Y Furniture
When Snehal Malani Tapadia couldn’t find children’s furniture that was safe, sustainable, bright and stylish, she decided to roll up her sleeves and build it herself, literally! Her “Eureka” moment came when she realized India was craving child-safe, toxin-free, high-design furniture that wasn’t boring or mass-manufactured
Creating Inspiring Learining Enviroments: An Interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co- Founder of X&Y Furniture
In an enlightening interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co-founder of X&Y Furniture, we explore the company’s innovative approach to school furniture manufacturing in Mumbai.
Inovating Education: X&Y Furniture's Dhiraj Narang On The Future Of School Furniture
In an insightful interview with Dhiraj Narang, Co-founder of X&Y Furniture, we explore the innovative approaches and sustainable practices that have positioned the company as a leading school furniture manufacturer in Mumbai. Narang shares his vision for enhancing educational environments through quality design and functionality.
TheGlitz Earth Warrior 2025: Snehal Malani Tapadia, Visionary Founder of X&Y Furniture — Designing a Greener Future
In an age where sustainability is more than a buzzword, Snehal Malani Tapadia is turning that principle into practice and purpose. As the visionary founder of X&Y Furniture, Snehal is reimagining how learning spaces are built, blending environmental responsibility with smart, student-friendly design.
X&Y - How classroom furniture is shaping the future of Indian education
Driven by a vision for sustainable and child-safe design, architect Snehal Malani founded X&Y in Mumbai. This “Make in India” company crafts eco-friendly wooden furniture, from Montessori chowkis to playful setups, for children aged 0-14 and K12 schools
International Women’s Day: Women leaders unveil the roadmap to gender equality at workplaces
Despite progress, women’s representation in leadership roles in India remains low. On International Women’s Day, women leaders share insights on breaking barriers, fostering inclusivity, and shaping a gender-equal future in workplaces.
Earth Day “Our Power, Our Planet” Calls for Collective Climate Commitment and Renewable Energy Acceleration
This year’s World Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” is a call to action, reminding us that the choices we make every day, from the energy we use to the products we consume, directly impact the health of our planet. The theme emphasizes unity and empowerment, urging individuals, communities, and nations to harness their collective strength to drive lasting environmental change.
Sustainable Classrooms Are Coming Back
The image of a classroom for most of us is one with long desks and benches. But in recent years, many schools have replaced them with plastic. This is both harmful to the students and unfriendly to the environment. However, there’s a growing interest in going back to eco-friendly school furniture. Although they appear expensive, they are better in the long run.
The introduction of Forest Stewardship Council certified furniture in schools presents an opportunity to minimise carbon footprint: Snehal Malani Tapadia of X&Y
FSC-certified furniture helps to source responsibly, prevents deforestation, and contributes to healthier indoor environments—all of these are in support of a school’s sustainability objectives.