Eco Friendly Furniture Production Increases
It seems that the world is going green, and not the color rather the eco friendly concept of taking care of mother earth. The furniture industry which uses so many raw materials from foam to an abundance of wood, is finding ways to join the plan. Furniture Style has an article this month with some companies using renewable and recycled materials as a way of doing business.
Norwalk Furniture for instance is committed to 10% soy based foams and recycled wire and steel in hundreds of its styles. Environment Furniture uses peroba wood from abandoned barns and dwellings in southern Brazil. Four Hands Congo collection uses Mango, a fast growing hardwood used for its fruit production which will only bear fruit for a few years. The wood is then used and new growth planted in a natural rotation.
At this years furniture markets the manufacturers have apparently heard the demands from consumers and made a strong eco friendly showing. With great looks that will be sure to entice consumers, new items ranged from "light green" with some eco friendly components to "dark green" with 100% sustainable materials. Some of the more sought after materials are rattan, fallen rainforest trees, retired fruit bearing trees, plantation forestry, and leathers dyed with aniline that are less harmful to the environment. As things move forward demand for eco friendly materials will surely grow as petroleum based materials and lumber prices grow as they have in recent years.
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Hobart for the Home also creates organizational furniture from recycled steel. Their furniture is commercial grade but still stylish enough to be displayed in the home. Their site is www.hobartforthehome.com