Green FurnitureWelcome to green-furniture.com. Our site is designed to explore furniture historically and from a design perspective, and most importantly, to share some tips and ideas about how to furnish home and office with “green”, or ecologically friendly furniture.
The Earth’s resources have been depleted to the point that there aren’t a whole lot left. The concept of green furniture explores the many ways we can reuse what has already been built, and ways to combat deforestation when it comes to wood used for furniture building.
The best way to combat deforestation in the furniture world is by choosing pieces built with certified sustainable wood – this means regulation agencies have certified that the wood comes from a sustainable resource, not a dying rainforest.
Reclaimed wood is also at the top of this list. You can shop for reclaimed wood online as well as shopping for furniture pieces already made from reclaimed wood. Entire companies are devoted to reclaiming the disused wood from vacant factories and other structures and reforming it into pieces of great beauty and durability.
Bamboo is another excellent alternative to deforestation. Bamboo is actually a grass and has the ability to quickly grow and be replenished. Bamboo is also very versatile – it can be used for everything from flooring to chairs and tables. Patio furniture, green furniture, and bedroom furniture are just a few examples of what can be accomplished using bamboo.
Vintage furniture is the next tip on how to go “green” with furniture. Vintage or second-hand furniture is considered “green” because no further resources are needed to manufacture it.
Buying local is another great way to go “green”. Look for vintage or second-hand furniture stores close to you. Buying local furniture does a couple of ecologically friendly things: it keeps your money in the local economy, and most importantly it cuts down on money and fuel that would have been spent to ship the item.
So, take the time to learn about furniture and green furniture. There are plenty of articles and tips to read here at green-furniture.com. You will soon learn that buying furniture made of certified sustainable wood is not cheap, but it is responsible on a global level. Second-hand furniture is the less expensive way to go “green” with furniture.
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