Going Green – Good For Our Homes – and the Planet

As we approach Earth Day, there’s quite a bit of focus on going green and choosing products that put our health and our earth first. The wonderful news is that the quality manufacturers whose products we offer at West Coast Living are not just ahead of the curve – they are defining new directions on where our homes could and should be in the future.

Stickley has been leading the way in environmentalism long before it became fashionable. Since 1900, the Stickley philosophy has been “living in harmony with nature.” The company does that by “over-building” durable pieces that will stand the test of time – and still look as stylish as its Broadway collection. Couple that with an emphasis on efficient forest management and manufacturing processes and you have a strong foundation. In fact, the North American hardwoods Stickley’s craftsmen use come from Appalachian and Adirondack forests that are growing considerably faster than they are being harvested.

Century Furniture manufactures the vast majority of its furniture, like its Cornerstone collection, in Hickory, N.C, from predominantly domestic materials, thus reducing its environmental footprint by minimizing the transportation of furniture and raw materials. They also believe in renewable energy, combusting scrap wood and sawdust to generate power for their manufacturing facilities.

Studio West goes so far as to ensure that the materials inside its cushions are not only comfortable – they are eco-conscious. Their cushion cores contain plant-based, renewable materials that replace significant amounts of petroleum-based materials typically used in standard foam cushions. Eco-down blend cushion cores are a combination of high-resiliency foam with recycled fiber and a blend of duck feather and down – and they are fabulously comfortable!

Of course, what’s on the outside of your cushions is just as important, which is why our designers love Crypton fabrics. Since they are stain-resistant, you can enjoy life without worrying about spills and eliminate the harsh chemicals you would typically use to clean those stains. What’s more, Crypton technology is third-party Greenguard Gold Certified; does not utilize leaching antimicrobials; and is free of potentially harmful levels of PFOS, PFOA, formaldehyde, heavy metals, phenols, phthalates, and odor and skin sensitizers, making it a healthy choice for your family.

These are just a few highlights that demonstrate that quality manufacturers are looking at the environment at every step in the process – from manufacturing to materials to fabrics – to ensure that the furnishings you love, love our planet back. Shop our showrooms today and get the best, top quality furniture, that’s doing the best for our planet!