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Furniture and the Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Furniture and the Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

From start to finish the production of new furniture contributes to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A study from the Furniture Industry Research Association found that producing a new piece of furniture generates, on average, GHGs equivalent to burning over 5 gallons of...

Deforestation: The Furniture Industry's Open Secret

Deforestation: The Furniture Industry's Open Secret

Furniture manufacturing is a major driver of global deforestation, which has significant consequences for our global environment and quality of life. The global rate of deforestation is estimated at 10 million hectares a year, and our planet has already lost around a...