Why Eco-Friendly Furniture Matters

Doing your part for the environment means something different now than it did when you were younger. Growing up means learning more about issues like pollution, endangered species and even resource scarcity. This increased awareness mixed with a desire to do good has led to a major focus on the products we buy. Eco-friendly furniture is not only important for the health of the world around you but also for the well-being of your family.

So what is eco-friendly furniture, anyway? There are a few different ways to look at it. You can understand eco-friendly furniture as being made from materials that cause minimal harm to the environment. Some trees take hundreds of years to reach the right size for the manufacturing of furniture, and for the last century or so, people have been cutting down these trees much faster than they can be replaced. Therefore, many populations of wild animals and native peoples lose the integrity of their environment and are forced to fight for survival.

Eco-friendly furniture is often made with trees that grow much more quickly and are sustainable as a farmed crop, meaning there’s less of a need to cut down ancient and invaluable forests. Other eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, help ensure that non-wood furniture materials, such as upholstery, are grown without too many damaging pesticides. Organic farming helps reduce the use of those harmful pesticides, which has an overall positive effect on the environment.

As part of the growing concern over the products people bring into their homes, many companies are looking into the chemicals used to make furniture. This is a good thing because manufacturing can cause pollution. Harmful chemicals can get into the air, the ground and nearby rivers, which eventually causes chemical runoff into the ocean. But companies that keep an eye on the chemicals they use for their eco-friendly furniture are also looking out for their customers’ individual health. Many people believe that having direct exposure to chemicals like formaldehyde in an enclosed space like your bedroom or living room can cause long-term health problems. There is still a lot of research to be done on this issue, but it’s a growing concern that may change the way you think about everyday items in your household. With responsibly made products, you can adopt a “better safe than sorry” attitude and focus on filling your space with as many eco-friendly products as possible. 

PBteen offers a wide variety of eco-friendly products, from furniture to towels and sheets. With everything from bedding and decor to our eco loungers, you can choose stylish pieces that look great, feel comfortable and are also eco-friendly. If environmental issues are important to you and you’re concerned about the way manufactured products can impact your health, our eco-friendly furniture, which comes with certifications from groups like the Forest Stewardship Council, may be the right fit for you. You can help maintain the environment, while also creating a safe space to live in, as well.