The buzzword in these days of energy consciousness is 'green', and the fact is that all of us can do something towards the cause in our own little individual ways. Creative professionals point out that your creativity can have free reign even as you make choices that help protect the planet.
Increasingly, they observe, are creating products that have minimal impact on the environment, whether because they're made from organically grown cotton or because they're made with renewable resources. They are, of course, talking about the international scenario, but if you think about it, in India, we have been using organically grown cotton for ages in our home decor.
To begin with, consider your living room, and how you can make it greener. There are three main considerations in looking at green design. One is where the stuff of the furniture comes from - are slowgrowing trees used in creating it, or is it made of renewable resources, for example? Second, what is the impact on the environment of the item in question - for example, how much electricity does it use? And the third consideration is how healthy the item is for the people, and pets, using it?
While studying green design for living rooms, it was observed that the stuff that makes upholstered flame-retardant is not that good for human consumption. The flame-retardant polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, used in upholstered furniture, have come under scrutiny by those concerned with toxins in the home. The European Union has already banned some of them. They also say that there is some upholstered furniture that is PBDE-free. Look for furniture that is made with organic cotton, filled with organic cotton batting, and made with untreated woods, they advise. They also advise searching for living room that isn't upholstered at all; there are chaise lounges available, for instance, that are made out of cork. This is also a winning material because it is renewable, and impervious to rot and mold, which is important for anyone with allergies.
Just a little care could go a long way towards making your environment a better place. Next time, don't just buy readymade furniture blindly; look for ways you can make your home green.
OPT FOR PLANTS
Plants can make your space green in more than one sense of the term. You can keep the air in your home clean by using plants. Instead of opting for non-utilitarian decor items and furnishings, try a foliage plant. Consult an expert to ensure that you choose the right plants for your environment. Some require more light than others, so make sure you know which the right one is. Select hearty plants that are easy to sustain and maintain. Make an effort to take care of your plants. Replacing a dead plant with a new one carries an environmental impact. Use green products. Planters made out of recycled or renewable materials are perfect. So the next time, don't settle for a needless knick-knack, when you can have a real live fragrant plant in your home instead
Increasingly, they observe, are creating products that have minimal impact on the environment, whether because they're made from organically grown cotton or because they're made with renewable resources. They are, of course, talking about the international scenario, but if you think about it, in India, we have been using organically grown cotton for ages in our home decor.
To begin with, consider your living room, and how you can make it greener. There are three main considerations in looking at green design. One is where the stuff of the furniture comes from - are slowgrowing trees used in creating it, or is it made of renewable resources, for example? Second, what is the impact on the environment of the item in question - for example, how much electricity does it use? And the third consideration is how healthy the item is for the people, and pets, using it?
While studying green design for living rooms, it was observed that the stuff that makes upholstered flame-retardant is not that good for human consumption. The flame-retardant polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, used in upholstered furniture, have come under scrutiny by those concerned with toxins in the home. The European Union has already banned some of them. They also say that there is some upholstered furniture that is PBDE-free. Look for furniture that is made with organic cotton, filled with organic cotton batting, and made with untreated woods, they advise. They also advise searching for living room that isn't upholstered at all; there are chaise lounges available, for instance, that are made out of cork. This is also a winning material because it is renewable, and impervious to rot and mold, which is important for anyone with allergies.
Just a little care could go a long way towards making your environment a better place. Next time, don't just buy readymade furniture blindly; look for ways you can make your home green.
OPT FOR PLANTS
Plants can make your space green in more than one sense of the term. You can keep the air in your home clean by using plants. Instead of opting for non-utilitarian decor items and furnishings, try a foliage plant. Consult an expert to ensure that you choose the right plants for your environment. Some require more light than others, so make sure you know which the right one is. Select hearty plants that are easy to sustain and maintain. Make an effort to take care of your plants. Replacing a dead plant with a new one carries an environmental impact. Use green products. Planters made out of recycled or renewable materials are perfect. So the next time, don't settle for a needless knick-knack, when you can have a real live fragrant plant in your home instead
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