Earth-friendly furnishings

When you buy a piece of furniture, bring it home and set it up in a room, it doesn’t just sit there. No matter what it’s made from, chances are, it’s off-gassing. Canadians are exposed to toxic chemicals everyday through commonly used household items, including shampoos, air fresheners, cleaning products, furniture and appliances. Making environmentally conscious choices in furnishing your home or office can make a big difference in your impact on the planet and your health.

Green Rooms in Oakville stocks beautiful and non-toxic furniture and accessories for those concerned with lowering their ecological footprints and creating healthy homes. Using a “shades of green” rating system, all products are assessed for their level of environmental impact. Find out whether goods were made from sustainable, reclaimed, organic, or recyclable ingredients; how many fossil fuels were consumed in their transportation to the store; if they are fairly traded; and whether they were manufactured without using hazardous chemicals .

Pick up a beautiful modern bench made of sustainably sourced solid beech and recycled seat belts, an organic hemp loveseat with an FSC-certified wood frame, a gorgeous bamboo crib, sustainable pencils and soy crayons, organic cotton sheets, a set of bowls made from 100% non-toxic and sustainable bamboo, books, accessories and more. Our only complaint? That they don’t offer online shopping…yet (it’s coming soon, according to their website).

Green Rooms
1-88 Dunn Street.
Oakville, Ontario
905.337.3373

For more tips on reducing the toxic load in your home and to create a chemical reduction pledge, visit environmentaldefence.ca.