Furniture / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Pallet beds are trending but pallets can be toxic so be careful
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials

Is it safe to build beds or furniture with shipping pallets?

...furniture ? In conclusion - do we feel that reusing pallets for furniture or building with is a good idea? Honestly, we're divided on this one. Some feel that the potential negatives outweigh the positives for reusing pallets - especially for beds and furniture - but also in gardens if in contact with plants and vegeta...

Laneway house by Lanefab Design/Build
Interior design and furnishing

Interior furnishings and decor

...furniture. Does it contain recycled content? It will likely say so if it does. Conversely, the words "new material only" that you will often find on items like bedding, clearly means that it contains no recycled content. Is it recyclable at end of life? Natural fibres like cotton are recyclable, as are metal and solid ...