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Eco décor How to furnish your home sustainably
Just like fast fashion, mass produced ‘fast furniture’ is usually made out of low quality materials, like MDF board, which is not designed to last. Instead, invest in high-quality furniture made from quality, natural and sustainable materials. T H I N K L O N G -T E R M When hunting for decorative products, try to steer away from trends, and instead look for pieces that are timeless and suit your personal style. The aim is to shop more mindfully and far less often so you end up with minimal waste at the end of the piece’s lifecycle. If you hold out and invest in something you really love, you’re more likely to look after it, and less likely to tire of it and throw it away. R E - U S E W H AT YO U ’ V E G O T
Whether you have moved into a new place and are starting with a blank slate or are just looking to make some updates, furnishing your home doesn’t have to come at the cost of the environment. Regardless of your style or budget, here are some ideas to help you transform your home, whilst caring for our planet.
Before shopping for something new, try looking at what you already have with fresh eyes and think about how you might be able to reuse it. That table or set of shelves you no longer like could be restored or upcycled and given a whole new life with a bit of DIY. If you do have things you no longer want, try and dispose of them mindfully by donating them to someone you know or someone in need, or recycling them - whatever you can to divert it from landfill.
