| Wicker Furniture's Green Credentials | |
| Date Added: September 02, 2009 07:35:17 PM | |
| Author: Nick | |
| Category: Home & Garden | |
| Long before environmentally friendly was a popular term or politically correct, one type of furniture was already there taking the lead in eco-friendliness…wicker. In considering whether wicker furniture gets good marks for being green, we have to answer some questions. Is wicker furniture made from a renewable resource? Natural wicker is usually made of flexible branches or twigs of willow, cane, reeds, rattan or bamboo. It can be made with a combination of any of these materials. The branches and twigs are usually woven onto a rattan frame to make furniture or baskets. The willow comes from trees and rattan is a type of palm. The reeds, cane and bamboo come from swamp and tropical grasses. All of these materials are generally considered renewable resources growing quickly and plentifully.Some outdoor and loom made wicker furniture is not only made with natural materials, but also include vinyl or plastics and can be reinforced with aluminum or stainless steel. For the most part, vinyl and plastics are not considered renewable resources as they are made from oil and natural gas. Aluminum and steel are also non-renewable resources. Is wicker furniture durable, recyclable or biodegradable?Natural wicker furniture is considered very durable if finished properly and cared for. The natural materials are both recyclable and biodegradable.With the outdoor and loom made wicker furniture, it is made with the plastic and metals to ensure durability. The plastics and metal are recyclable and depending on what type of vinyl it is made of, can also be biodegradable.If your are looking for furniture that scores high marks in being green and eco-friendly, then clearly natural wicker furniture is the way to go. The outdoor and loom made wicker furniture only scores slightly lower for its use of non-renewable resources. |
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