9. Buy local.
Local Green Furniture Resources
Just like food, parts of a piece of fur-
niture might have traveled thousands
Exotic Home
of miles to reach us. Look for furni-
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ture made close to home to support
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the local economy and independent
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craftspeople, while decreasing the
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environmental costs of shipping.
The only company making solid coconut palm furniture &
flooring manufactured without any glue, stains, lacquer,
10. give furniture a make-
paints or any other poisons commonplace in today’s
“modern furniture”. Ergonomically correct and comfortable.
over or find it a good home.
Furniture tastes and needs change
over time. Why not repurpose or
Moonbeams
freshen furniture with a new finish or
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paint? If it’s time to discard an item,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
make sure it gets reused: sell it via
480-998-7878
CraigsList.org,
eBay.com, the local
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paper or the next yard sale; donate
You don’t have to sacrifice style or colors when buying
it through Freecycle.org; or place it
natural baby furniture. Moonbeams carries kid-approved
curbside with a “Free” sign. No sturdy
Celery furniture made of bamboo with non-toxic adhesives
artifact should have to live for eternity
and low VOC paint with absolutely no hardware. For more
in the landfill.
simple lines, yet with enduring quality and elegance in mind,
Pacific Rim Woodworking cribs are hand-crafted in Oregon
Source: Adapted from
using solid maple wood.
TreeHugger.com
My Sister’s Attic
4 Valley locations
www.mysisterscloset.com
Recycled home furnishings including furniture, china & dish
sets, art, lamps & chandeliers, antiques and collectibles.
Natural Territory
15816 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, #300
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-998-2700
www.naturalterritory.com
Eco-chic furnishings for your home. All furniture lines are
environmentally friendly, sustainably manufactured, and
beautifully designed. Living & dining, home
office, baby, outdoor and yoga furniture.
Twig & Twill
Located in The Borgata
6166 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 604
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-922-0052
www.twigandtwill.com
An all organic and eco-friendly boutique. They
carry eco-friendly furniture which is essential to
creating a toxic-free home that does not compromise
your environment. Natural latex mattress made
from the milk of a rubber tree will give you a
healthy and back supportive night’s rest free
from off-gassing.
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