The biggest issue with today's furniture is that it contains PBDE, legally required flame retardants, that can cause many health problems. The best thing you can do is buy furniture made from sustainable materials, meaning materials made from reclaimed, responsibly harvested, or renewable sources. We spend over $70 billion dollars a year on new furniture, so its time to start being responsible about what we buy.

The next time you buy furniture look for furniture certified by GreenGuard, an independent certification system for furniture with low levels of toxic emissions.

THE FACTS

Americans spend over $70 billion dollars a year on new furniture.