As limited natural resources and climate change become growing concerns, recycling is more important than ever before. Furniture restoration benefits the environment in a variety of ways, and it will make your sofas, tables, and chairs look as good as new. If you’re in the market for home furniture, consider the following eco-friendly perks of restoration and refinishing.

How Does Furniture Restoration Help the Environment?

Reduce Carbon Dioxide Production

The manufacturing of brand-new furniture results in a significant carbon footprint. Once you factor in the amount of carbon dioxide produced by cutting down trees, transporting timber to factories, processing the wood, and shipping to stores, it amounts to about 125 tons of carbon dioxide per 100 rooms of furniture. Compare this with the approximate 1.24 tons of carbon dioxide it takes to prepare, restore, and finish old furniture. 

Save Trees

Trees are one of our planet’s most valuable natural resources, and we rely on them to purify the air we breathe. Sadly, many species are in danger of extinction. Many new pieces of furniture are still made from solid wood; this requires cutting down trees. Even engineered wood, which is more environmentally sustainable, creates timber waste and results in less sturdy furniture. Save trees and reuse wood by having your old pieces of furniture restored. 

Minimize Landfill Waste

Many of our planet’s landfills are in danger of overfilling. As they overflow, they release noxious emissions into the atmosphere that pollute the air and contribute to global warming. Furniture restoration keeps old tables, dressers, armoires, and bedroom sets out of landfills by extending their lifespan by 20 years or more. 

Do your part to protect the planet by having your old furniture restored by the professional team at Tri-County Furniture Restoration. For over 37 years, they have provided furniture restoration, stripping, refinishing, repair, and reupholstering services to clients throughout Cincinnati, OH. Call (513) 771-6389 to ask about visiting their workshop and get started on your refurbishing project. Visit them online to view a gallery of their work and learn more about antique restoration.