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Beyond Material: What Makes Eco-Furniture Sustainable

Ginny Figlar Colón by Ginny Figlar Colón | November 4th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Green Living | tags: bamboo, carbon offset, eco-friendly furniture, eco-furniture, efficient shipping, FSC certified, furniture, green design, green furniture, home furnishings, multi-functional, recyclable, sustainable, sustainable furniture, transport

When I saw Artek's 10-Unit System, I also started to think that one piece of furniture is enough.

Artek's 10-Unit System Chair raises the cool factor (and wow factor) of sustainable design.

Think of sustainable home furnishings, and the words bamboo, recycled soda bottles and FSC-certified probably come to mind.

Makes sense. I mean, the material of a product is the easiest eco-criteria to evaluate. But lately I’ve been curious about the not-so-obvious qualities of a product that could make it a more sustainable choice — things like function, transport and recyclability.

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5 Things to Look for in Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture

Annie B. Bond by Annie B. Bond | May 20th, 2009 | Comments (3)
topic: Eco Decorating, Green Living | tags: backyard, bamboo, deck, Forest Stewardship Council, FSC certified, outdoor furniture, patio, sustainably harvested, willow, wood

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Most of the outdoor furniture you’ll see at your local big box stores is plastic or metal, but there is a wide array of outdoor furniture made with natural fibers or other eco-friendly materials. Here’s a guide to five types of materials to look for in eco-friendly patio or deck furniture:

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