Showing posts with label eco-friendly furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco-friendly furniture. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

crate & barrel goes green



Imagine my excitement when I read about Crate & Barrel's new environmental initiative!
They have been working hard to develop new products, manufacturing processes and programs to expand their catalog of green products.
  • Eco-friendly upholstery - The majority of the upholstered sofa and chair frames are certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or other conservation organizations. The petroleum-based foam cushions are being replaced with soy and corn-based foam and fiber cushions.
  • Eco-friendly outdoor wood collections - The woods used in the outdoor furniture are certified sustainable.
  • Furniture and housewares in collaboration with the TFT (Tropical Forest Trust) - The hardwoods are sourced from plantations that are responsibly and socially managed for their long-term conservation. Some teak and mahogany collections are TFT-supported through the entire production process (harvest to final production).
  • Green kitchen, bed, and bath - Using sustainable bamboo, renewable acacia wood, recycled materials, 100% certified organic cotton (free of artificial dyes), and natural plant fibers.

Crate & Barrel helps make eco-friendly goods with great design more accesible and affordable. Hooray!

I especially love the Seguro media console (1st image, right) made of reclaimed Peroba wood with refined mahogany. Probably even more amazing in person.

image credit: crate&barrel