Diminishing The Bulk
There’s no denying the fact that sofas and chairs are bulky pieces of furniture that take up a lot of space in your home. Well, have you ever wondered where they go once you kick them to the curb? Once they’re disposed of they don’t just disappear into thin air, they go from being bulky furniture to being bulky waste. In fact, the latest government figures state that 672,000 tonnes of furniture is thrown away each year in Canada and only a measly 17% off all the furniture thrown away is recycled. Most of this abandoned furniture then ends up either in a landfill or burned in an incinerator. By opting to get your furniture reupholstered, you can save the public from the unsightly view of your sofa on the street, prevent chemicals and metals from being leached into the soil, and diminish the amount of bulk in landfills.
Contributing Less To Global Warming
You read that right, throwing out furniture contributes to global warming. As if we need one more thing, increasing the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere! As was mentioned previously, there are only two places thrown furniture goes – to the landfill or the incinerator. The latter process is the one that causes global warming as greenhouse gases are produced in the process. Incineration also releases toxic dioxins, metals, and acid gases into our air and water. All of the pollutants released by incineration processes aren’t just bad for the environment; they are also terrible for human health. Spare yourself and future generations from being exposed to all this gunk and choose to get your furniture reupholstered!
Additional Resources Aren’t Needed
The endless amount of cheap furniture that is produced drains precious resources, including wood and energy. Constantly using these resources can lead to issues like deforestation and pollution. Billions of trees are cut down every year to meet fast furniture demands, and it is estimated that re-using a ton of sofas would save a whopping 1.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Essentially, if you wholeheartedly believe in “out with the old, in with the new,” you probably have a massive carbon footprint. Taking your old furniture to get reupholstered is a much more environmentally friendly alternative. Don’t just consider your desires when it comes to furnishing your home! The vast amount of environmental benefits that come from reupholstering your furniture are pretty hard to ignore. If you’re still not convinced that reupholstering is for you, consider the fact that you get a customized piece with sentimental value attached to it out of the process. You can also save a ton of money in the long run by choosing to reupholster. Reupholstering your furniture truly is a win-win situation for all!
Why Prestige Decor
At Prestige Decor, we have nearly 20 years of furniture reupholstering experience as well as one of the largest selections of upholstery fabrics in Southern Ontario. We offer incredible furniture upholstery in Toronto. We carry the highest quality upholstery foams and fabrics to ensure your furniture ends up being firm, durable, and prestigious of course! Contact us today to get your favourite furniture reupholstered; you won’t be disappointed with the results!