Eco-Friendly Decorating Tips
1. Recycled tin is the best idea for any home furnishing. You can find many household decorating items, such as lamps or even certain light fixtures made of recycled tin. Try Stray Dog Designs.
2. Many of your beddings and throws are made with chemicals and other harmful ingredients. And most are dyed with unnatural dyes that can either bleed or cause asthma problems later. Try finding ones made of natural dyes and better ingredients. Try Garnet Hill.
3. If you are looking for stools or even nightstand try reaching for ones made of solid wood or a company that gathers their goods for salvaged or a sustainable source. Try ABC Carpet & Home @ (212-473-3000).
4. Rugs are made from a material that can leach contaminant for month and months after they are purchased. So reach for a rug that is made from better sources, such as wool, felt and twine. Try Felt Rugs.
5. An organization like Sao Paulo, allows homeless people to transform recycled newspaper into one of kind bowls that you can actually use within your own home. This program allows these people to work and they are paid a wages in order to survive. Try Brastilo.
6. Wallpaper and the wallpaper adhesive is one of the most controversial paints now days. Instead of using conventional wall paper methods to cover your walls in your house try using ones that are more eco-friendly. Try DDbuilding.
7. As stated above, using better furniture and wood pieces in your home is the better option for yourself and the environment and better made products last longer as well. For your next table purchase needs try Autoban-Delaespada to find stores that carry better for the environment goods.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Recycle your rechargeable batteries just the same as you would your conventional batteries. If it doesn’t hold a charge, send it in into for recycling. Call 2 Recycle is a company that offers drop-off locations for those batteries. Visit their web site or call them toll-free at (877-2-recycle).
December 12th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Uniquerugs.co.uk also offers a selection of ethical and sustainable handmade felt and wool rugs.