When shopping for eco-friendly furniture, it can help to know some basic tips. This list is not all-inclusive, but it will get you started. Today, a new eco-friendly company opens every day, so something new may be out there right now that you will love. The important part to remember is to study the company and ask the questions that you have, and you’ll be more likely to find what you want and need in terms of finding eco-friendly furniture.
* Facebook Marketplace – If you have a small budget, try buying most of your furniture from sites like Facebook Marketplace because buying used is better than buying new. This is almost always true because you can’t help but cause damage to the environment anytime you make something new.
* Used Furniture Stores – Even though a lot of furniture at stores have toxins in them, whether used or not, buying used is still a good option as they’ve already off-gassed most of their fumes, and by buying used you’re not adding to the problem. Even sustainable furniture uses resources in the manufacturing process.
* Crate and Barrel – Believe it or not, they have some sustainable sofas with lots of options that you can order right online. You can also go into the stores where they exist to try them out. They have FSC-certified sustainable hard and engineered hardwood frames, topstitching instead of glue, and metal legs.
* Amazon – You can buy everything on Amazon. Just make sure you read the description and check out the brand before you purchase. Do a quick search for “sustainable” and whatever type of furniture you are looking for, and you’ll have a lot to choose from.
* Haikudesigns.com – This Japanese furniture company prides itself on making eco-friendly furniture options with a minimalistic appeal. A lot of their furniture is made from sustainable bamboo that uses environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
* Joybird.com – They create modern furniture without using harmful chemicals. What’s more, they have a lifetime warranty and offer 365-day returns. The options are pricy, but you may love the mid-century design and knowing that it won’t hurt you or anyone else.
* Etsy – You can search for “reclaimed” furniture on Etsy and find some wonderful sustainable options that are eco-friendly. You can find a variety of options, from bookshelves to awesome-looking and functional farmhouse tables.
* EcoChic Lifestyles – They create artsy furniture from reclaimed boat wood. They like using wood, metal, and organic materials to make beautiful furniture that can classify as art. Their cabinets are especially beautiful.
Link – https://www.ecochiclifestyles.com/
Remember to read the labels and ask the right questions if you are buying new. If you are buying used, plan how you’ll protect it in advance. For example, you may want to cover the used item to prevent off-gassing, or you may decide it’s old enough not to have that problem. If you buy anything, always know what you will do with it while you own it and how you may choose to dispose of it when you’re done with it. When you do that, you cannot go wrong.
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