The most recent international consumer goods trade fair – Ambiente 2012 – took place in Frankfurt, Germany, last February. This year, an eco-friendly approach was featured on the program: the use of recycled materials to fabricate furniture. Green trends have long made their way into decorating. As you will see, furniture can now be added to the growing list of environmentally responsible decor!
A Dutch firm called 24H-Architecture has dedicated itself to the design of urban dwellings and buildings that are inspired by nature. The firm has already designed 18 of these attractive, wood-sheathed homes in Leiden, Holland, and has literally reinvented the Art Nouveau style with a decidedly green, contemporary approach.
The concept is simple, original, and inspiring. Based in the Netherlands, Nikola Nikolov, who trained as an architect, now gives new life to recycled materials and creates true works of art.
Sebastian Cox is a London based eco conscious designer who is quickly becoming known in the design world for his sustainable furniture creations, which are not only functional but artistic and original. Cox is known for his attention to details and beautiful craftsmanship.
Companies like 3form not only deliver visually attractive products, they also push the boundaries in developing innovative materials.
It is apparent that the founders of Propellor have a "joie de vivre", expressing a multitude of interests and a profound respect for the natural world.
The trend to decorate “green” is bigger than ever.
The exterior siding on your house serves as protection against the wind and various weather conditions. Making green choices, like selecting sustainable forestry products and improving your home’s energy efficiency, will use fewer resources in the long run.
Trees absorb sunlight, carbon dioxide and other pollutants that can limit the effects of urban heat islands and the impacts on your health. However, because they have a lengthy growth cycle, you must anticipate their development over time and the impacts they will have on your yard.
Based on the room, certain types of floor coverings are better than others at standing up to heavy traffic or repeated exposure to moisture. You can also choose a durable product that cuts down on resource waste.
To clean all types of dirt and grime in an eco-friendly way, RONA ECO offers an entire line of products that are good for the environment:
Start by choosing quality products. The paint’s coverage capacity and its opaqueness will determine how much you’ll need: the better coverage it has, the less paint you’ll need.
