When you buy eco-friendly and sustainable furniture, you can protect the environment by reducing pollution, diminishing waste and cutting back on deforestation. Look for well-made furniture built with timeless designs that will continue to look stylish for years.
Why Choose Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Furniture?
Eco-friendly furniture is made to last. Manufacturers with eco-friendly policies use energy efficient processes and wood from renewable forests to protect our planet. Eco-friendly furniture avoids harmful chemicals and VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) in the manufacturing process by choosing non-toxic finishes and adhesives.
High quality craftsmanship is the hallmark of sustainable furniture. Sustainable furniture is made from responsibly sourced, renewable materials to preserve our natural resources. Ask for furniture made with non-toxic finishes without harmful chemicals like formaldehyde to promote healthier indoor air quality.
If choosing pieces made with eco-friendly and sustainable practices is important to you, ask relevant questions when you shop so you can choose the right furniture brands.
Questions to Ask Before you Buy
You can feel good about your furniture choices when you choose eco-friendly and sustainable furniture. Help create a better and healthier world where homes are safer, forests are preserved and waste is minimalized.
1. Which furniture manufacturers offer long-lasting designs?
Ask about manufacturers that offer sturdy construction along with enduring styles that will stand the test of time. You can also seek out manufacturers that have seating with replaceable cushions and cushion covers.
2. Does the manufacturer have strict manufacturing practices and environmental certifications?
When you shop for eco-friendly and sustainable furniture, keep in mind that furniture made in the USA often follows strict environmental standards. You can find out if your furniture choices meet the standards set by top certifications, such as the Forest Stewardship Council that sources wood from responsibly managed forests.
3. Do the manufacturing practices promote healthier indoor air?
Healthy indoor air quality is important for everyone, especially children, the elderly and people who suffer from allergies. Furniture may release toxic chemicals, so find out if the brand you are considering uses non-toxic substances. You can also ask if the manufacturer uses non-toxic stains, adhesives and fabrics.
4. Does the manufacturer support ethical labor practices?
Find out if the manufacturer prioritizes ethical production values. Eco-friendly furniture brands often pay fair wages and offer safe working conditions. You may also learn about supply chain transparency.
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Brands at Home Living Furniture
Count on Home Living Furniture to offer name brands that subscribe to important eco-friendly and sustainable values. Visit Home Living Furniture showrooms in Mays Landing and Freehold, New Jersey, to see name brand furniture that can protect both your family and the environment.
