Decorate the Eco Friendly Way

May 24, 2010 3:25 PM ET

Taiga Company Blog

Looking to liven-up a living space?  Redecorate or move into a new space?  Whatever the reason, those living a sustainable lifestyle will be looking to eco friendly options to change things up. 

The last 10 years has seen a dramatic increase in eco awareness with a significant growth in knowledge of the general public.  This momentous shift has resulted in a better understanding of the impacts of personal choices.  Those living a sustainable lifestyle are leveraging financial power to support sustainable businesses - even when it comes to decorating.     As a green living consultant, I explain, there are plenty of ways to express your creativity and sustainably.   Begin planning your decorating project by keeping these sustainability concepts in mind:   •    Research before you buy.  •    Know your eco-labels.  •    Buy local and organic and sustainable when possible. •    Consider buying Fair Trade.  •    Consider the source when you make a purchase. •    Consider buying "Pre-Owned" goods. •    Consider the packaging of the item •    Consider the eventual disposal or reuse of the item.   As eco awareness has grown, more retailers and manufacturers have added eco-friendly products to their offerings.  Click here to continue reading.  

Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".

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