Around 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded per year in the UK and fewer than 1 in 10 people consider repairs to extend the lifespan of their furnishings.For the sake of the environment and to avoid perfectly good pieces of furniture going to waste – a change of attitude to becoming more mindful of eco-friendly options is necessary, and it’s crucial that we aren’t compromising on this for the sake of chasing an interior design bargain.Mattress Online have created a guide to upcycling and sustainability including what we can do to reuse, renovate and recycle.

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via Sustainable Furnishings – How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic] — ecogreenlove