Furniture’s Carbon Footprint [Visual + Upcycling Ideas] — ecogreenlove

https://www.youtube.com/embed/br27fKtS3f4? Did you know that an average sofa’s estimated average carbon footprint is equivalent to 10.1 gallons of consumed gasoline? Back in 2011, the Furniture Industry Research Association or FIRA for short, took it upon themselves to find out furniture’s carbon footprint, and the results were quite shocking. Sample Of Findings* Data calculated from production through … Continue reading Furniture’s Carbon Footprint [Visual + Upcycling Ideas] — ecogreenlove

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

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 … Continue reading Sustainable Furnishings – How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

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Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Homeowner [Infographic]

If you think that implementing eco-friendly measures in your home is more expensive than it’s worth, it’s worth considering that most of these measures involve short-term spending for long-term saving. Ultimately, the costs of installing new features will end up being recouped in the long run. Also, homeowners who make their homes more environmentally friendly … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Homeowner [Infographic]