Eco-chic

Angela Murrills, The Georgia Straight May 24, 2007

Furniture that's good for Mother Earth? That's a lot to expect, but responsibly sourced materials, low-chemical components, and a little foresight can lessen the impact.

Abandoned bookcases and futon frames are as much a part of Vancouver back-lane décor as dinged and dented shopping carts. Their destiny is inevitably the landfill, where the wood will be wasted and the toxic chemicals will leach into Mother Earth. But not if some Vancouver companies have their way. Going beyond recycling old timber, they're taking a hard look at how headboards and sofas are put together, making them more eco-friendly from the ground up.