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Do Your Part: Buy Earth-Friendly Area Rugs

 
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Michael Lazar

In the constantly warming planet that we live in today, each and every single one of us needs to do our fair share to assure that our earth stays healthy for the future generations. This means making changes to the way that we operate and go about our daily lives. One way that you can certainly do your part when it comes to be mindful of our fragile environment is to assure that the home furnishings you purchase are as eco-friendly as possible. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can go about being friendly to our environment without compromising the quality of the home furnishings that you buy.

Plant Fiber Area Rugs

Some of the most eco and earth-friendly area rugs that you can spend your money on are those that are constructed out of durable and renewable resources like plant fibers. Plant fiber rugs are created from easily harvested and fast growing plants, found around the world, and are both biodegradable and delectable when woven into a quality area rug. Common plant fiber area rugs included sisal, jute, bamboo, seagrass, mountaingrass and hemp. They are extracted from the plants themselves and spun into yarns, which are then woven into quality and eco-friendly area rugs.

According to the statistics, more than seven hundred million square feet of carpeting and rugs are tossed into landfills each and every year. Many of these are made from industrial grade chemicals and plastics, which can take centuries to degrade and can taint nearby water supplies, harming the environment. By assuring that you only buy natural, plant fiber rugs, you can still find the rugged durability that you seek, in a wide variety of styles and feels, while doing your part to help preserve our planet. Earth-friendly is not just something we think about—rather it is something that we all must actively pursue in our day to day.

Chemical-Free and Hypoallergenic

There are many people who suffer from allergies to certain chemicals commonly found in many area rugs. For those who truly wish to enjoy a quality and long lasting area rug that will not cause them an allergic reaction, the eco-friendly area rugs are the way for them to truly be free of their allergies while complimenting the interior of their homes at the same time. Earth-friendly area rugs do not use any harsh industrial chemicals and are only made from 100% all-natural materials that grow in the earth.

Animal Fiber Rugs

Another way that you can be environmentally conscience when you are purchasing area rugs for your home interior is to buy animal fiber rugs. Area rugs that are made from naturally groomed animal fibers, like wool, do not harm the environment or the animals from which the fibers are harvested. Sheep wool, for example, is sheered twice per year and the undercoat tends to grow back thick and healthy. When woven into a carpet, wool tends to be soft to the touch, yet durable enough to withstand high traffic and the elements without deteriorating. Another plus side to animal fiber rugs is that they are easily cleaned and are naturally stain resistant.

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