Buying Eco-Friendly, Green Furniture

As an environmentally responsible person who wants to live a green lifestyle, you might be thinking about how to buy green furniture. You know that buying green furniture is just one way you can help keep the planet healthy. Buying green furniture can be done in a variety of ways.

Here are some tips for how to buy green furniture:

The most reliable method to buy green furniture is to shop for products made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood, which is becoming increasingly available. FSC certified wood is certified as sustainable wood which has been responsibly harvested to ensure our forests are being properly maintained and that the forest’s ecosystems are not being destroyed.

Bamboo Furniture Products

Bamboo is not wood, but a fast-growing grass which is commonly used by green furniture manufacturers. Bamboo is extremely versatile as it can be used to make anything from flooring to furniture. Since bamboo is able to grow back so quickly, it is a resource that is not easily depleted like our forests. If you are concerned about pesticide use on bamboo furniture when you are shopping in eco-friendly mode, just ask the store where you are shopping to verify that information from the furniture manufacturer.

Purchase Reclaimed Wood Furniture Products

Reclaimed wood furniture is usually made from a variety of things such as old bridges, used furniture that has been discarded, buildings, and pretty much anything made from wood that can be disassembled and re-used. Sometimes the reclaimed wood comes from factory scraps that have been thrown away or even wood logs that been found along rivers.

Non-Toxic or Low-Toxic Finishes

You can buy furniture which has been treated with low-toxic or non-toxic finishes, which helps significantly to cut down on toxic off-gassing into the environment. Toxic off-gassing can be quite hazardous in a home which is well insulated, as the toxins are not able to easily escape. You should look for Greenguard certification when buying furniture with eco-friendly finishes.

Buy Quality Pre-Owned Furniture

Buying pre-owned furniture is probably the easiest way of buying green furniture. It may not be made from FSC certified wood, but used furniture is great because as an eco-friendly buyer, you are saving it from ending up in a landfill. Just be sure to buy pre-owned furniture which is durable and solid, or you may find yourself throwing it out soon after you purchase it for a better quality product.

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