Eco-friendly is becoming a crazy popular trend lately. More and more people have an awareness of what is going on with the environment. This has also become a trend in the furniture and home décor industry. Customers are starting to do conscious shopping by considering where the product is coming from, how it is made, and what the impact on the environment is.
Talking about furniture cannot be apart from talking about wood and other furniture materials. Rattan and teak are the most popular furniture materials these days. Then the next question is, are these furniture materials sustainable and eco-friendly, or not? The short answer is yes.
Rattan is undeniable the most popular furniture and decoration material for indoor and can perfectly fit in every interior design theme. Besides, rattan also can be placed in some under-cover outdoor areas such as patios, and balconies. The beauty, uniqueness, long-lasting, and low maintenance requirements, make this material an endless favorite indoor furniture.
Why Rattan is the right choice?
Natural yet Stylish
Rattan grows over 2 centimeters per day. This means it grows up to 3 meters only in 6 months! Rattan can be harvested within two years, compared to some hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, and oak which take up to 20-30 years to grow. That is why rattan is an environmentally friendly and completely sustainable product!
The other reason why it is called natural is that the harvesting and the crafting process are done by hand. Furthermore, rattan is a flexible material, makes it possible to create a unique yet stylish model.
The plus value is, rattan is not only environmentally sustainable but also economically. It provides a cash crop for those living in the rainforest which relies on the preservation of the ecosystem and is an alternative to deforestation for agriculture or palm oil production. This makes it beautiful eco-conscious furniture!
Durability
Sustainable furniture are furniture that are long-lasting and can pass down for generations. It is one of the investments because it not easily ends up in a landfill. Purchasing less and investing a little more money into your furniture will save both you and the environment in the long haul.
Low-toxicity furniture
When you buy a piece of furniture, bring it home, and set it down in a room, it does not just sit there. No matter what the material is, there is always a chance of off-gassing (releasing substances into the air). This usually happened with synthetic materials or those treated with synthetic substances that can release toxic chemicals. Flame retardants and formaldehyde are common VOCs released by furniture.
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 and prone to licking things.
Asean Sourcing is a trading and a 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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