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Buy a bed made with reclaimed or recycled materials
Centennial Woods Reclaimed Wood bed
With a log cabin-style chunkiness, this bed is made from reclaimed Ponderosa pine. The wood is kiln-dried and has not been treated with harmful chemicals, making it nontoxic.Hobble Creek Trading Co. Reclaimed Barnwood bedroom set
Made from 100 to 150 year old reclaimed barnwood, this rustic-styled bedroom set can include bed (twin, queen, full, king, and cal king), nightstand, dresser, armoire, bed bench, and chest.Natural Territory Reclaimed Wood Bed
A cushy bed option, this one comes made of reclaimed wood and organic cotton. It’s finished in nontoxic stains and glues and comes in queen, king, or cal king.The Wooden Duck Recycled Wood Nevada Bed
This sleigh-styled bed can be purchased as a twin, full, queen, cal king, east king, or trundle. The Wooden Duck specializes in recycled wood furniture, sourcing its materials domestically and abroad.Uncommon Goods Reclaimed Patchwood Headboard with bed frame
A colorfully unique bed, these pieces are patched together with wood from various sources, including old barns, house molding, and beaded board. Comes in twin, full, queen, or king and a variety of color pallets.VivaTerra Gustavian Vintage Bed
Check out this French-style bed made from reclaimed Douglas fir that’s up to a century old. It’s finished with water-based stain and hard oil wax which’ll ensure it doesn’t off-gas in your sleeping chamber. Comes in queen, king, and cal king.
Opt for a bed made of FSC-certified wood
Area Bruno Bed
This sleek, modern bed is made from FSC-certified sustainable solid hardwood with a water-based finish and has aluminum die cast legs and support. It's available in walnut, ash, or white.Ayres Twin Bed by Argington
Designed for kids, the contemporary Ayres Twin Bed is made of durable FSC-certified sustainable birch wood with a 100 percent nontoxic, water-based finish. It's also available with a trundle bed.Bean Products Bella Terra Bed Frame
A cushy, natural latex headboard covered in organic cotton batting and hemp fabric graces this bed, which comes in a variety of finishes and sizes. The wood is also FSC-certified or reclaimed hardwood and is finished using non-toxic glues and low-VOC stains.Beeken Parsons FSC-certified Bed
This furniture designer makes FSC-certified chairs, tables, beds, and desks, and a limited number of larger seating items. Choose from sustainably harvested sugar maple, white ash, or beech.Bluehouse Atlantico Bed
Another FSC-certified bed that’s available in twin, full, queen, or king. It can be made with oak, cherry, or walnut and can be purchased with coordinating side tables.Copeland Furniture Cartesian Bed
Available in four finishes, this simple, stylish bed can be made with matching dresser and bedside table. Much of Copeland's furniture is FSC-certified and finished with low-VOC stains.Crate & Barrel Cabot Bed
The Cabot Bed is made of FSC-certified solid cherry wood with recessed panels in the headboard and footboard to show off the warm color and grain. Traditional tongue-and-groove joinery is used.Furnature The Castine Futon Frame
It’s a couch, no, it’s a bed! This versatile piece is great for guest rooms and basements. Made from FSC-certified maple, eco-friendly fabrics and fills, and finished using no-VOC stains and water-based glues.IF Green Slumberfest
Choose from FSC-certified Maple or Plyboo for this simply-styled bed. It’s finished with natural Osmo hard wax oil or milk paint in green, red, black, or white, making it a low-emissions option, too.One Earth One Design Bio Bed
Made with an interesting combination of FSC-certified walnut, bamboo, and some reclaimed wood, this bed is simply designed and stylish. It is finished with hand-rubbed oil and comes in full size only.Stranger Furniture Margi Bed
This very simple, sparsely designed bed is made from FSC-certified grenaldillo wood. Choose from twin-, queen-, or king-sized.Vivavi Irenic Bed
Made from FSC-certified Amboyna wood, this curvaceous bed comes in queen and king sizes. It is also inlaid with Shiva Lingam, sacred quartz stones said to promote healing and meditation.WoodShanti Day Bed
Woodshanti is a San Francisco-based worker-owned cooperative that makes furniture that meets FSC standards. It also uses locally salvaged and recycled lumber, called rediscovered wood, whenever possible. The day bed with drawers and a shelf for storage is made of solid Douglas fir and also contains rediscovered wood.
Choose a bed made with rapidly renewable materials
Abundant Earth Four-Poster Bed
Always wanted a four-post bed? Now’s your chance with the stylish, eco-friendly bamboo version. Can be finished in a variety of Danish Tung Oils and comes easily disassembled for simple storage or relocation.BedroomSets.com Rattan Panel Headboard
A unique headboard constructed of strong rattan panels, which are intricately woven together in a beautiful design. Choose from twin, full, queen, king, or cal king.Cane Furniture Palermo bed
With a huge assortment of colors to choose from, you’re sure to find one that fits your bedroom. This rattan bed comes in most standard bed sizes and can be purchased with matching chairs and tables.Green Fusion Design Center Big Grass Bedroom
This solid bed is constructed of Plyboo (bamboo plywood) and is virtually formaldehyde-free. It ships flat and is easily assembled. Comes in twin, twin XL, queen, full, king, or cal king and can be ordered with matching nightstands.IF Green Slumberfest
Choose from FSC-certified Maple or Plyboo for this simply-styled bed. It’s finished with natural Osmo hard wax oil or milk paint in green, red, black, or white, making it a low-emissions option, too.In Style Modern Furniture Bamboo Bed
This clean-lines bed made of bamboo comes in either dark honey or light natural. Available as a queen sized bed.One Earth One Design Bio Bed
Made with an interesting combination of FSC-certified walnut, bamboo, and some reclaimed wood, this bed is simply designed and stylish. It is finished with hand-rubbed oil and comes in full size only.Rattan Specialities Bamboo Bedroom Collection
Choose from headboards (twin, queen, and king), night stands, armoires, dressers, and mirrors in this complete line of bamboo bedroom furniture.
Opt for a low-VOC bed
Abundant Earth Bamboo bed
An affordable bed frame made from bamboo (or solid wood). It can be left unfinished, or finished with tung or walnut oil. Comes in a variety of sizes.Bluehouse Atlantico Bed
Another FSC-certified bed that’s available in twin, full, queen, or king. It can be made with oak, cherry, or walnut and can be purchased with coordinating side tables.Centennial Woods Reclaimed Wood bed
With a log cabin-style chunkiness, this bed is made from reclaimed Ponderosa pine. The wood is kiln-dried and has not been treated with harmful chemicals, making it nontoxic.Copeland Furniture Cartesian Bed
Available in four finishes, this simple, stylish bed can be made with matching dresser and bedside table. Much of Copeland's furniture is FSC-certified and finished with low-VOC stains.Furnature The Castine Futon Frame
It’s a couch, no, it’s a bed! This versatile piece is great for guest rooms and basements. Made from FSC-certified maple, eco-friendly fabrics and fills, and finished using no-VOC stains and water-based glues.Green Fusion Design Center Big Grass Bedroom
This solid bed is constructed of Plyboo (bamboo plywood) and is virtually formaldehyde-free. It ships flat and is easily assembled. Comes in twin, twin XL, queen, full, king, or cal king and can be ordered with matching nightstands.IF Green Slumberfest
Choose from FSC-certified Maple or Plyboo for this simply-styled bed. It’s finished with natural Osmo hard wax oil or milk paint in green, red, black, or white, making it a low-emissions option, too.Natural Territory Reclaimed Wood Bed
A cushy bed option, this one comes made of reclaimed wood and organic cotton. It’s finished in nontoxic stains and glues and comes in queen, king, or cal king.One Earth One Design Bio Bed
Made with an interesting combination of FSC-certified walnut, bamboo, and some reclaimed wood, this bed is simply designed and stylish. It is finished with hand-rubbed oil and comes in full size only.Urban Woods Doheny bedroom set
All Urban Woods furniture is made with reclaimed wood, organic cotton, and water-based finishes. This classic-contemporary bedroom set would fit well in any home.VivaTerra Gustavian Vintage Bed
Check out this French-style bed made from reclaimed Douglas fir that’s up to a century old. It’s finished with water-based stain and hard oil wax which’ll ensure it doesn’t off-gas in your sleeping chamber. Comes in queen, king, and cal king.
Opt for used furniture
craigslist
Peruse the free online classified ads (search in your own geographic region or anywhere) for just about anything you can name.Freecycle USA
Post items you want to give away for free or get free items from others with this no-charge online membership organization.Freecycle Canada
Like its American counterpart, this online Canadian community lets you post items to give away or find treasures from others.FurnitureTrader.com
Buy and sell used and new furniture online. There is a small fee for listing on this site, but it'll give you exposure to millions of buyers nationwide.Used Furniture Findex
Buy and sell used furniture online from near to home or far and wide. They offer new and used listings and even provide a service directory.
Recycle your used furniture
ALA Recycling Industries (Canton, MA)
Recycles all kinds of materials, including textile waste like that form used clothes, scraps from sewing projects, and more. They also accept scrap metal.Excess Access
This group matches donations of business and household items, including clothes, with the wish-lists of nearby nonprofits that can pick up items or will accept drop-offs. It operates in the US, Canada, and beyond.Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (various locations)
Goodwill sells donated goods in more than 2,000 retail stores. As of 2006, Goodwill stores had sold more than 2 million items received from more than 58 million donors.Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Donate your used couch or waste materials to a Habitat ReStore in your area. These outlets, located nationwide, sell used and surplus building materials and other items at discount prices. Proceeds help fund construction of Habitat houses.The Salvation Army
Known worldwide, The Salvation Army helped more than 33 million people in 2004. Of each dollar spent by this organization, 83 cents is used to furnish direct aid to people. Each donated item sold at The Salvation Army's thrift stores goes toward its adult addiction recovery programs.
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