Environment protection is now in everyone's mind as well as summer coming up soon! Prepare for the sunny days with the peace of mind that you made sustainable purchase decisions for your outdoor furnitures!

Being eco-friendly isn’t only a matter of sorting out the recycling, or switching to renewable energy. What we buy matters. A lot! Hardware stores are usually full of beautiful furniture. The current shortage following the Ever Given containership  event,makes us realize how so many products come from overseas. 

So how to go green?

Purchase excellent eco-friendly outdoor furniture.

Not all furniture is made with sustainability in mind. The choice of materials is important as well as their origin. While it is difficult to always rely on locally sourced materials because of lack of availability, the manufacturing process should be the basics. If the imported materials are stronger than local ones, the balance could still be positive for the environment because no additional procurement will be needed to replace the damaged cheaper product. 

But what about the price?

It is common to think that everything better for the environment is more expensive. It is somewhat true but there is another side of the story. 

The pricing of sturdy furniture can be scary at first. However, the investment will be worth more as replacement won’t come as soon as with cheaper furniture. It will last longer so you won’t have to worry about spending more in the near future. Maybe even never! 

Cushions can also be eco-friendly! 

An essential part of being able to relax for hours on your furniture is to add cushions. They, too, can be made from recycled or natural  materials

Research the manufacturing procedure

Have a look at in what way the furniture is manufactured, and how the materials were obtained.

Timber or wood furniture should be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which confirms that the wood was logged from an ecological source. 

With reprocessed plastic furniture, you can get to know how much of the material is actually recycled, and how much is new plastic. 

Some industrialists also keep in mind ways to decrease their carbon footprint through manufacturing improvement; This gives additional carbon reduction. Reducing waste or finding another purpose also adds supplementary eco-friendly points;

Think Versatility

If you want your furniture to look great in a few years select simple, classic designs that will appear just as great and trendy as from the time of purchase. You can also choose versatile furniture that can be reconfigured into different seating arrangements or even looks, so you can alternate the appearance without changing up your furniture.

Rattan Furniture

Rattan furniture is one of the most widely held stylish outdoor furniture. Beautiful smidgeons and light-weight, versatile shades make teak suitable for every outdoor environment.

Follow the care instructions carefully

The best method to keep lawn furniture from deteriorating over time  is to follow the manufacturer's care instructions. We often disregard them, sometimes even throwing away the maintenance instructions. However, in the same way as eating healthy will help maintain your health, to properly care for your outdoor furniture will avoid rapid replacement, maybe even allow your grandchildren to use them as adults!