Did you know that an average sofa’s estimated average carbon footprint is equivalent to 10.1 gallons of consumed gasoline? Back in 2011, the Furniture Industry Research Association or FIRA for short took it upon themselves to find out furniture’s carbon footprint.
Sample Of Findings*
Data calculated from production through distribution*
The findings highlighted that the production of many of your common household furnishings resulted in quite sizable amounts of CO2e. Everything from dining tables to footstools, you name it, there’s likely to be a carbon footprint, with the average piece of furniture consuming approximately 47kg of CO2e, which is the same as 5.3 gallons of consumed gasoline.
Not only did the research show the overall carbon footprint but also what materials within the furniture contributed to it the most. Here’s a breakdown of an average sofa as an example.
While this research was conducted a few years ago, it is still relevant today, as emissions from furniture manufacturing haven’t dropped by any great margin since.
Source = Ricardo-AEA; Office for National Statistics
This research just amplifies the importance of upcycling when it comes to helping to preserve our planet. As a result, we’ve put together a list of our top tips on how to revive an old piece of furniture into something cool, fresh and looking brand new.
Source: https://www.mytoolshed.co.uk/blog/post/furniture-s-carbon-footprint-and-the-importance-of-upcycling
