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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.
Choose an eco-friendly mattress
CozyPure Organic Mattresses
As one of the first providers of Certified Organic cotton mattresses, CozyPure offers a variety of mattresses in different sizes and levels of firmness.EcoChoices Cotton & Wool European Tufted Mattress
This is EcoBedroom's most popular mattress—a blend of organic cotton with natural wool that contains no toxins, formaldehyde, pesticides, VOCs, or chemicals. It is available in three firmness options.Lifekind Organic Innerspring Mattress
Lifekind's most economical organic mattress, it is made with a combination of organic cotton and pure wool. Lifekind says that its mattresses are made in the only organic mattress factory in North America with third-party-certification.Oasis Firm Organic Innerspring Mattress
This firm organic innerspring mattress is made with 100 percent organically raised wool and 100 percent Certified Organic cotton. It has a 10-year warranty.Royal Pedic organic cotton mattress
This Royal Pedics handcrafted, organic cotton mattress is made with handpicked, 100 percent organic cotton and has an orthopedic firm feel. It does not contain chemical flame retardants or wool so you will need a doctor's prescription to order.SavvyRest Organic Serenity mattress
The Organic Serenity mattress is SavvyRest's most popular model. It's made with three 3-inch layers of natural latex and measures about 10 inches high with its quilted casing. You can order the mattress to feel very soft, very firm, or anywhere in between.
Buy a table made of FSC-certified wood
Bluehouse Atlantico Table
Made from FSC-certified wood (oak, cherry, or walnut), this table can be finished in one of four colors with natural Danish oil. It has clean, simple lines and can be purchased with matching chairs.Copeland Furniture Sarah Table
This Shaker-style table can either be made with a fixed top or as an extension table. Much of Copeland's furniture is FSC-certified and is finished with low-VOC stains. The company also attempts to reduce packaging whenever possible.One Earth One Design Trestle Table
Made from FSC-certified solid walnut wood, this round table is completed with steel legs and would make a great table for dining rooms, large and small.Reforest Teak FSC-certified Glass Table
Reforest Teak’s Costa Rican plantations are FSC-certified and all profits from the company's furniture go to ecological reforestation work in Central America. This contemporary table can be ordered with a glass or teak top.Vivavi Ellipse Table
Handmade by John Wiggers, this FSC-certified table is made with Black Walnut and Amboyna hardwoods. Each table is signed, dated, and numbered by the artisan.
Choose low-toxin furniture
A Happy Planet
The fine folks at Happy Planet carry organic cotton sheets, pillows, mattresses, and bedframes, as well as total bookcases, dressers, and cribs. They're made from sustainably-harvested wood and nontoxic finishes.Eco-Terric Betula Sofa
Made with pure latex and premium organic wool, this couch would be a great addition to any living room. Made by Cisco Brothers as part of its Inside Green line of furniture.Furnature Wentworth organic chair
This company specializes in organic textiles in its furniture and mattresses. This chair comes either upholstered or slip-covered and is finished using no-VOC wood finishes.Lifekind Low-VOC couch
This futon couch comes in three low-VOC colors: cinnamon, clear, or dark oak. It’s made in the US from sustainable grown ash, certified organic cotton, natural rubber foam, and all finishes are formaldehyde-free.Vivavi Furniture
New York-based retailer that offers a wide range of eco-friendly, high-design products for the home and workspace. Their pieces are generally made with FSC-certified woods and nontoxic finishes.
Buy certified carpets and rugs
Carpet and Rug Institute
A search engine to find Green Label and Green Label Plus carpets and pads that meet standards for low indoor air pollutants.Green California Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
A list of carpets certified to the California Platinum and Gold Standards that meet California’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) requirements.Rugmark Foundation Certification
Rugmark is concerned with child-labor abuses in the imported rug industry and randomly inspects the looms of companies that agree to employ only adults. The Rugmark label is sewn into each certified rug.SCS Sustainable Choice Certified Carpet Products
A list of “SCS Sustainable Choice,” “California Gold” and "California Platinum" certified products that meet six certification criteria.
Buy chairs made from reclaimed or recycled materials
Abundant Earth Recycled Plastic Townsend Rocker
Built from recycled, post-consumer bottle waste, this plastic lumber rocking chair is durable and low-maintenance. Spill baby food on it? No problem, just wipe it clean. And when you’re done raising baby, you can move it outdoors where it’ll withstand even the worst weather conditions.EcoChoices Recycled Fleece Landing Pads
Perfect for the kids’ rooms or for watching TV, these beanbag-style chairs are made with 100 percent recycled polyester fiberfill, keeping about 170 soda bottles out of landfills. They’re washable and hypoallergenic, too.Emeco Recycled-aluminum chairs
Made of 80 percent recycled aluminum, 40 percent of which is post-consumer and 40 percent industrial recycled material. Their chairs come in many styles, including armchairs and stools, some with cushioned seats.Haldane Martin Recycled plastic café chair
Following the Zulu basket weaving technique, this chair is made from recycled plastic and is made by rural women in developing countries.Molo Design Recycled content seating
Made from 50 percent recycled materials, these seating options are also 100 percent recyclable. Not intended to be disposable, these furniture pieces are meant for long-term use, taking on a unique look over time as you wear them in.Pacific Green Reclaimed palmwood furniture
Since the decline in demand for coconut oils and building materials, many older trees have died and are being cleared for other crops. Pacific Green uses these dead trees to make a variety of furniture, including dining chairs, lounge chairs, chairs, and tables.
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.
Recyle your mattress
Conigliaro Industries Total Recycling Services
Conigliaro Industries recycles plastic, paper, metal, glass, wood, and rubber across New England, New York, and New Jersey.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.
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.
Choose natural fiber carpet and rugs
Carousel Carpet Mills (California)
Carousel Carpet Mills uses wool, cotton, and linen in carpets in addition to providing natural latex backing.CDC Carpets & Interiors (Texas)
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In addition to providing traditional synthetic carpets, CDC Carpets & Interiors offers products made from wool, seagrass, sisal, coir, jute, bamboo, and cork.Colin Campbell - Nature's Carpets (British Columbia)
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Nature's Carpets are made from 100 percent pure wool, have ultra-low toxicity, and are completely biodegradable. The backing is made of jute and the whole lot is held in place with natural latex rubber.EarthWeave Carpet Mills (Georgia)
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EarthWeave Carpets are constructed from natural wool, hemp, cotton, jute, and natural adhesives. The wool is never dyed (it comes in it's natural hues) and comes sans chemicals treatments.EcoChoices
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EcoChoices offers a variety of wall to wall carpeting and rugs made from 100 percent pure wool or 100 percent organic cotton. Features include natural dyes, chemical-free construction, and natural rubber adhesives.Greensage.com
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Greensage.com offers carpeting by the yard that is made from 100 percent undyed, untreated wool. Area rugs made from wool, coir, and sisal with latex backing are also available.Landry and Arcari (Massachusetts)
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Landry and Arcari's wide variety of carpeting options includes many constructed from jute, sisal hemp, seagrass, and coir.Merida Meridian (Massachusetts)
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Merida Meridian crafts beautiful woven floor coverings made from sisal, jute, wool, paper, and abaca, a plant that's related to bananas and purported to be one of the strongest plant fibers around.Naturlich Natural Home Design Center (California)
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Naturlich Natural Home Design Center offers the Biohaus carpet line that is made from 100 percent natural materials, including wool, jute, and nontoxic adhesives.Sisal Rugs Direct Natural Fiber Rugs
This company's Boucle Collection made of 100 percent sisal with a small tight weave for a long-wearing and durable rug. Also available are rugs made from seagrass, wool, and mountain grass. Rugs are available in seven binding options.SisalCarpet.com
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SisalCarpet.com offers products made from sisal, coir, jute, hemp, seagrass, and wool. They come in a variety of patterns and weaves as well as a range of natural colors.
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