Tag Archives: Sustainable Furniture
Sustainable Furniture and Products Made from Recycled Plastics: Part 1
By the Yard is a family owned business that produces/sells over 90 types and styles of outdoor furniture constructed from HDPE recycled plastic. They produce table and chair sets in regular height, and my personal favorite, bar height. They also sell side tables, coffee tables, and planters. They offer benches, porch swings, and gliders. Among many other things they carry an entire line of Adirondack style chairs and lounges. Though not sold by this company, the furniture does accommodate cushions and umbrellas in the standard sizes. The company guarantees their products for 35 years against structural integrity. The furniture is made in the good old USA, as well as all the recycled plastics. Continue reading
Green Household Products: Part 3
Greenfeet is a company that knows we pollute the environment everyday. They are working to combat issues little by little, one person at a time. They are active in local communities as well as contributing worldwide. Greenfeet offers a range of products including kitchenware, hemp products, and sustainable furniture. I suggest the bamboo Boutique line mane from sustainable materials. Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 3
The Mark Tuckey furniture company is busy at work making sustainable furniture. They use solid recycled timbers from Australia. The collection of reclaimed furniture from reclaimed materials includes beds, shelves, tables and chairs. Their unique style can also be translated into a custom piece designed for you. Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 1
Urban Hardwoods is a company that honors the history of wood through craftsmanship. Through careful management, they obtain and process all of their materials. This company produces individually unique pieces of sustainable furniture like desks and tables that are modern and rustic made from reclaimed wood. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Reclaimed Wood: Part 2
These forests were destroyed when mills were built during the industrial revolution and trees were harvested for production. Some of the materials were harvested and shaped over 100 years ago, and the grain, color, stability, and density are unmatched compared to wood produced today. Due to the aging of the wood by time, the reclaimed wood from around the world is stronger than any modern produced hardwood. There are many companies in the United States that sell reclaimed hardwood for use in kitchen cabinetry, construction, decoration, flooring, siding, and sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Plantation Grown Sustainable Furniture and Other Products – Part 2
Woodshanti is a company that produces quality sustainable furniture. They make sturdy sustainable furniture for all rooms of the house. The materials used are plantation grown, sustainably harvested, reclaimed or rediscovered. They make tables, beds, and linen cabinets among many other things. Continue reading
Companies and Organizations Involved in Improving the Environment Part 3
Google the online search engine and multimillion dollar company is helping to build a greener future. Google has covered the rooftops of eight building at the Googleplex CA headquarters with solar panels. This solution relieves stress off of the power infrastructure while reducing pollution by a fraction. Google has recently launched a new program called Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Coal, or RE. It is helping paving the road to greener furniture and products. Continue reading
Solar Powered/Alternative Energy Products Part 2
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies is a company dedicated to engineering vehicles that run on clean hydrogen. Ever wonder just how a hydrogen fuel cell car works? Among many products, Horizon has developed a few running models for sale to the public that are no bigger than a remote control car. You put them together, learn a bit about the components in the process, and they run off of water. I think this is an innovative idea that could get the next generation interested in the newest technologies and more sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Products Made from Recycled Plastics Part 3
At Eco-Furniture you will find sustainable furniture. They produce beds, desks, and children’s furniture. All wood comes from sustainably harvested sources. You will also find eco-friendly outdoor furniture that is made from recycled plastics. Be sure to check out the ready-to-assemble sustainable furniture that requires no hardware or tools. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Products Made from Recycled Plastics Part 2
One of the simplest recycled plastic products that I have found is the Jimi wallet. It is a slim, water tight device that holds a few credit cards, your ID and some cash. It is designed with a removable clip and can be worn around the neck with a lanyard. Made in the US with 100% recycled plastic and offered in an array of translucent colors. There are other products offered by the Jimi company made from recycled plastics. Purchasing these products and adding green furniture to your home will help us reduce the waste we put into the environment. Continue reading