What’s in your furniture?

posted in: Environmental Health, Green Home Improvement on 06/9/2009 by Rachel White | RSS

Much of the furniture that is on the market today contains potentially harmful chemicals including (but not limited to):

• formaldehyde, often present in wood products
• chemical flame retardants, often applied to mattresses and upholstery
• chemical stain treatments, often applied to clothing and upholstery

These and other chemicals that are present in our furniture have been linked to many health problems including cancer, reproductive harm, and developmental harm (for more information about some of the health risks associated with home furnishings click here and here).

Thankfully there are healthier alternatives, many of which can be found online at the Green Home Guide’s furniture know-how section.

Bostonians and metro-Bostonians may wish to check out Furnature in Waltham, a family-owned business that has been committed to providing people with healthier, less toxic furniture, mattresses and bedding for almost twenty years.

1 Comment

• Our site promotes the designers, manufacturers, and retailers of eco friendly furniture and home furnishings and we strive to educate consumers about the benefits associated with eco friendly furniture. Its a good thing and we can all work together to spread the benefits.

  Cheers

  Comment by Nancy Kenney — December 2, 2009 @ 7:55 pm

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