6 sustainable furniture you need to try

6 sustainable furniture you need to try

Climate change is getting worse. If we want to leave a better planet for future generations, humanity needs to start taking sustainability seriously. There are many ways to do this – install solar panels, support green businesses, drive less, and avoid plastic bags and straws. But one way to support a greener environment that many don’t think of is to use sustainable furniture.

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The manufacture of common sofas, chairs, tables, cabinets, shelves and other furniture requires a large amount of raw and synthetic materials. Also, it creates a lot of waste.

However, using sustainable furniture has a much smaller impact on the environment. So here are some of the best types of sustainable furniture you should try:

1. Heirloom Furniture

Did you know that wood continues to release carbon dioxide into the air long after it has been felled? This means that buying new furniture made of wood causes greenhouse gas emissions into the environment.

That’s why it’s best to buy used heirloom furniture. The older the wood, the less carbon dioxide (if any) it releases. Plus, vintage furniture is durable. So you can count on staying on for a while. Think of it as a long-term, environmentally friendly investment.

2. Reclaimed wood furniture

Many companies manufacture and sell furniture entirely from reclaimed wood. Sometimes the wood comes from old barns that have been recycled into furniture, like this Barn Wood Collection, and other times it comes from old furniture that has been restored.

Either way, using reclaimed wood furniture is a great way to conserve resources. To find reclaimed wood furniture, look for the Rainforest Alliance’s Rediscovered Wood Certification.

3. Sustainable wood furniture

Sustainable wood furniture is furniture made from sustainably harvested wood. This means that the wood is taken from forests where new trees can be planted to replace old trees indefinitely.

Buying sustainable wood furniture helps fight deforestation. After all, trees are an important natural resource that helps produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

To find sustainable wood furniture, look for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified furniture. The standard controls clear cuts and promotes good working conditions.

4. Recycled material furniture

Wood isn’t the only recycled furniture material. You can also find furniture made from recycled metals, plastics, aluminum, and more. Furniture made from recycled materials requires less processing and fewer resources to manufacture.

Also look for end-to-end sustainability. This means that not only should furniture be made from recycled materials, but when you run out of it, you should be able to easily disassemble and recycle it—whether by giving it away or selling it on eBay or Craigslist.

Also, look for recycled furniture that is durable and easy to repair. That way, there’s less chance that you’ll need to replace it.

5. Bamboo furniture

Bamboo is a good natural furniture material. It’s fast growing, versatile, and easy to use. Bamboo can be flattened into floors or molded into outdoor or indoor furniture.

Be aware that bamboo furniture is often held together with glue, which releases toxins. Therefore, avoid using glue to hold bamboo furniture together as much as possible.

6. Low-toxic furniture

Unfortunately, most furniture contains glue and other materials that release chemicals like formaldehyde, which has been linked to diseases like cancer. So look for low-toxic furniture when shopping.

The same goes for flame retardant furniture. Flame retardants are made from powders that emit toxic fumes. Therefore, you want to avoid using them as much as possible.

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Final tip

At the end of the day, there are many ways to make your furniture a cleaner environment. Here are some final tips:

Please do your research before you buy. Ask the manufacturer where the material comes from and how the furniture is handled. Familiarize yourself with common terms so you know what to look out for.

Adopt a minimalist mindset. Fight consumerism by buying flexible, lightweight and compact furniture. Think transformer furniture like an expandable dining table or a sofa that folds into a bed.

While one person can’t have much of an impact on climate change, it can make a difference when everyone does their part.

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