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Eco Friendly, Solid Wood Furniture – Ask 5 Questions to Determine If It’s Green and Sustainable   by Peggy Farabaugh

What makes eco furniture eco-friendly? It seems every furniture company is now touting their furniture as green, earth-friendly or sustainable but what does that really mean? How does a consumer make intelligent and conscientious choices when shopping for green furniture?

Here’s a list of the Top Five Questions to ask your furniture salesperson to see if their wood furniture is indeed eco-friendly:

Is the furniture made of all natural solid wood? Are any components of the furniture made with plywood or particle board? Solid wood furniture will endure, often for generations, whereas particle board furniture will likely be out on the curbside in 5 years or less.

Where did the wood in my furniture originate? Was it grown in a sustainably managed forest, or was it harvested perhaps illegally in third world countries where the world’s rainforests are rapidly disappearing? Local woods that tend to be sustainably harvested in the USA include cherry, maple, oak and walnut. If you’re looking at furniture made out of tropical and/or exotic woods, like mahogany, teak or rosewood however, chances are quite good that they were illegally harvested from endangered rainforest habitats and brought to the USA with counterfeit documentation. Check with the furniture seller to be sure they know where the wood came from and whether or not it is certified as being sustainably harvested.

Is the furniture free of toxic chemicals, dyes, stains, glues, formaldehydes, finishes and resins? This is not only an indoor air health issue, but an environmental issue as well. Look for natural solid wood furniture, with natural, non-toxic finishes and adhesives that do not off-gas. At a minimum, smell your furniture before buying it!

Is the furniture made in the USA? American made furniture is built to higher standards than most imports which are produced cheaply in sweatshops in China and VietNam. And since you are closer to US manufacturers, you have a much better chance of getting them to resolve any potential problems, should they arise down the road.

Is the furniture backed by a lifetime guarantee? You thought nothing was backed by a lifetime guarantee these days, didn’t you? Believe it or not, many small furniture makers build their wood furniture to last a lifetime and they happily back it with a lifetime guarantee. It’s a valuable feature that could save you many thousands of dollars in replacement costs over the years.

Asking a few questions about the nature of the eco friendly furniture you’re purchasing will help you select truly sustainable items that will not jeopardize your family’s health and will be heirlooms you’ll be proud to own and enjoy for many years. Isn’t it worth the asking a few questions?

Find more tips for buying Eco Friendly Furniture at Vermont Woods Studios Fine Handmade Furniture Store.

Visit Peggy Farabaugh’s Eco Furniture Blog for consumer advice on selecting sustainable, green, hardwood furniture for your natural home or office.

(c) Copyright – Peggy Farabaugh. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

About the Author

Own and operate Vermont Woods Studios, an online furniture store specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly, handmade wood furniture from Vermont.

My education includes a BS degree in Chemistry and a couple masters degrees: an MPH in environmental safety and health management and another in training and communications. My background is in environmental health and safety education and training for large corporations and government.
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