Our purchasing decisions, which range from food to clothing to furniture, accumulate over time and have a major impact on the planet. In light of this, it’s crucial to support brands that are committed to sustainability and open to the ways in which their practices contribute to a more environmentally friendly future.
Copenhagen, a local furniture store, keeps this in mind when assembling their collection of modern and contemporary furniture and accessories. Copenhagen draws inspiration from their Norwegian roots, and it features several socially conscious brands, including Skovby from Denmark, Ekornes from Norway, and Luonto from Finland.  ,
” For us at Luonto, the classic principle of the Three R’s ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ) is a beautiful guide for defining the journey toward a more sustainable future”, says Justin Kaufman, Luonto’s Brand &, Marketing Manager. ” Furniture has become essential to our lives, and in Finland, where we come from, sustainability is equally important to our way of life”.
What are four of the most crucial criteria to consider when looking for lasting brands, as well as why you should think about purchasing furniture from Copenhagen and Luonto.
Eco-Friendly Materials ,
Materials that are clean or recycled, as well as ethically sourced and produced, are those that tend to be friendliest for the planet. Bamboo, organic cotton, and repurposed polyester are three notable examples when it comes to furnishings.  ,
” At Luonto, we’re proud to have a fully recovered polyester fabric, as well as many fabrics that include recovered polyester in their composition”, Kaufman says. ” This material, known as R-PES, is made from 100 % recycled PET bottles — on average, one of our sofas uses about 500 bottles” . ,
With R-PES upholstery and a loving design, the Haven Sleeper Sofa by Luonto is a highlight of Copenhagen’s collection. Haven features comfortable cushioning and a thoughtful construction that lets it quickly convert to a King or Queen-sized bed — wonderfully uniting sustainability, versatility, and comfort.
Copenhagen also offers several furnishings made from bamboo, considered one of the world’s most speedily renewable resources. Did you know that a stand of bamboo releases 35 % more oxygen than an equal stand of trees and that bamboo matures in less than 5 years? The Gabriel Bed, with its clear lines and strong amber bamboo construction, is one Copenhagen piece you can rest easy on, in every sense.
Green Production Processes
Find out what steps have brands taken to make their manufacturing processes greener by researching the brands you’re considering purchasing from. For example, are they constantly minimizing their emissions, or using solar energy like solar, wind, or hydrological? Are water and other resources used effectively, reducing waste? Are left materials repurposed?
” In Finland, green processes at Luonto’s factories helps us to fully use organic materials and cut down on waste”, Kaufman explains. Every week, we produce almost six tons of sawdust, but instead of dumping it, we grind it into pellets to use the furnaces on each of our production lines, with the extra being used to heat a neighborhood community.
Another brand with sustainability as one of its guiding principles is Ekornes of Norway. The makers of the renowned Stressless recliners, Ekornes uses hydropower in its Norway factories, and 80 % of their waste is reused, recycled or used for energy recovery. Visit your neighborhood in Copenhagen and test out a Stressless Mayfair Chair or a Stressless Sky Mattress to get a sense of the better comfort of furniture that has been produced with care.  ,
Durability
Because high-quality products that last for years, decades, or perhaps more have a smaller footprint than those that need to be discarded and replaced more frequently, durability and sustainability go hand in hand.  ,
” As a producer of fine useful furniture, Luonto builds pieces that can last a generation”, says Kaufman. To reduce the need for replacement for at least ten years, we source the highest-quality materials and conduct testing and inspections at every step of our process. This means you can sit, sleep, and relax on your Luonto furniture far into the future, whether it’s a flexible <a href="https://www.copenhagenliving.com/products/monika-full-sleeper/”>Monika, a warm <a href="https://www.copenhagenliving.com/products/fantasy-queen-sleeper-sofa/”>Fantasy, or a comfortable <a href="https://www.copenhagenliving.com/products/haven-king-sleeper-sofa/”>Haven.
Based out of Denmark, Skovby is another eco-friendly brand that takes pride of place at Copenhagen. Skovby is inspired by a passion for craftsmanship and functionality to create lovely pieces that next, as well as sustainable practices like sourcing materials locally and using left wood as fuel. Two examples of qualified designs that will stand the test of time are the French Extension Table and Curve Sideboard.
Environmental Certifications ,
Reliable certifications can be useful as shorthand to indicate that a business has adhered to economic responsibility standards. For instance, if you’re shopping for wood furniture, try looking for brands that certify their wood through the FSC ( Forest Stewardship Council ) or PEFC ( Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification ) — both are organizations that champion sustainable forest management. For textiles, certifications like GOTS ( Global Organic Textile Standard ) or OEKO-TEX ensure that fabrics are organic or otherwise free of harmful substances.  ,
Respectful certifications frequently depend on the kind of goods you’re purchasing, so feel free to research or reach over to a brand to find out more. For example,” All of Luonto’s fabric upholstery carries an OEKO-TEX or REACH certification”, explains Kaufman. ” What’s more, all our foam is cold-cured and carries a CertiPUR-EU label, and all our wood components are sourced from FSC and PEFC licensed suppliers”. However, Luonto is a strong illustration of a business that not just talks about sustainability but also has the credentials to support it.
Sustainability is a multidimensional idea that includes everything from conception to sourcing to production , and many more. We hope that these advice will serve as a good guide as you strive to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. We believe that trends frequently take the place of sustainability in the marketplace, according to Kaufman. Sustainability is” to us, it’s sensible,” we think. We think that responsible design is defined by efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle at all levels. Sustainability is attained in this balance. Browse responsible furniture by Luonto, Ekornes, Skovby, and other brands at your <a href="https://www.copenhagenliving.com/locations”>nearest Copenhagen showroom or at <a href="https://www.copenhagenliving.com/”>CopenhagenLiving.com.
