Green Furnishings, Buy Direct and Save

Posted on October 3, 2008
Tag(s): Events, Going Green, Kitchens And Baths
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Interested in purchasing a new sofa, one that is made using soy-based foam, organic textiles, and wood from sustainably managed forests? Perhaps you’d prefer to not pay an arm and a leg for it (sorry, couldn’t resist the pun)? One solution to finding eco-friendly furnishings and fixtures for your home at lower prices is to

purchase through Direct Buy. The company which offers “factory-direct pricing” to consumers for a variety of home furnishings, has been offering earth-friendly choices in home decor in Canada for a while now. Only recently has it begun to filter down into the United States. At the Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan locations, you can find some great green options for flooring, furniture, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and cabinetry.

The company is being smart, offering products whose green qualities are verified by independent third-party certifiers like Energy Star and the Sustainable Furniture Council, (Even though the low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) finishes on the cabinetry is certainly a step in the right direction, I would like to see them make a more significant stride and use wood that is FSC-certified ).

For more information, visit Daily Business News.

photo courtesy of Abner Henry Fine Furniture (an SFC certified company)