To bring comfort into your home is one of many purposes of furniture. Furniture plays an important role in defining and at the same time beautifying your room. However, just a few of us realized that furniture causes many problems to the environment as well as humans’ health. According to the world count, there are 10 toxic chemicals found in your home furnishings that affects humans’ health, as follows:
- Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Benzene, Vinyl Acetate – affects humans’ respiratory and reproductive system, and causes cancer.
- Hexabromocyclododecane – affects humans’ reproductive, developmental, and neurological systems.
- Perfluorooctanoic acid and Perchloroethylene – toxic for the liver and kidneys and causes cancer.
- Trichloroethylene – adverse effects on developing fetuses, immune system, and central nervous system.
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) – particularly harmful for newborn babies and can cause brain and reproductive system disorders as well as neurobehavioral effects.
- Phthalates – mess with humans’ hormone systems and have been found to result in genital deformities.
Buying eco-friendly furniture from Indonesia is a real action to save both the environment and your health. It is because eco-friendly furniture releases less harmful chemicals into your home’s air. Furthermore, here are some advantages of eco-friendly furniture:
1. Good for humans’ health
As a matter of fact, formaldehyde, which has been scientifically linked to some forms of cancer while other chemicals that cause irritations, breathing problems, and hormonal changes are mostly released by the furniture. Opting for eco-friendly furniture will solve these issues and it will keep you and your family healthy.
2. Prevent deforestation
Did you know the fact that our life is relying on the forests? As the lung of the earth, forests provide our basic needs such as oxygen, clean water, wood, and many more. However, there is a shocking truth about our forests. According to Conservation International, 11% of all global greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans are due to deforestation.
One of several ways to know whether your furniture is eco-friendly or not is by looking for a certificate, like FSC and SVLK certificates very commons in Indonesia. These certificates indicate if the furniture is eco-friendly and comes from a renewable source.
3. It has a minimal impact on the environment
Eco-friendly furniture is created to minimize the environmental issues while keeping the comfort at home. Why? It is because this kind of furniture is usually made from recycled wood or wood that comes from renewable sources which are very much available in Bali and Java, and uses minimal chemicals in its production process.
4. It looks great
Eco-friendly furniture is a popular trend at the moment. Numerous celebrities have opted for this type of furniture and interior design magazines increasingly promote sustainable furniture. Bamboo, old wood and natural rattan furniture from Indonesia look amazing and if it is combined with the right colors and accessories, it will give your house an original look that will impress all your guests.
Everyone should be conscious of the kinds of chemicals they bring home, especially if you have kids, pets or other family members who are low to the ground.
Asean Sourcing is a trading and sourcing company who is supporting local manufacturers, especially in Bali and Java, by buying products only from qualified and green companies.
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