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May 12, 2008 10:15:00 AM
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NY Times: Ready to Rot

The New York Times ran an article last Thursday in their House & Home section about home goods that are specifically designed to be biodegradable. We're not talking small trinkets or disposable dishes, but instead sofas and textiles.

The article raises several questions about whether making biodegradable sofas is worth it because who is really going to put their couch in a compost heap?

What do you think? Would you buy home furnishings that are biodegradable?

(image from nytimes.com)

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I think this is a fantastic idea, as long as they were very affordable. Judging by the amount of bad furniture I see on the sides of streets that are picked up by our trash removal service.

Posted by: Rebekah at Elizabeth Anne Designs | May 12, 2008 at 12:49 PM

It's hard enough throwing out large pieces of furniture in NYC, let alone take one to a compost heap. If the piece is cheaper, sure, why not. But they may be more appropriate when you have the means to dispose of them properly.

Posted by: Vanessa | May 12, 2008 at 01:28 PM

I think its a great idea if people actually do bring it to a compost. My fear is that a cheaper price tag will just lead to more discarded furniture on the curb, especially in large areas that do not have a handy compost heap.

Posted by: Tracey | May 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM

I find the whole thing funny for the furniture industry. There are many, many by-products that are not great in the manufacturing process. My question on biodegradable is how long until some of these items decompose -- probably a long, long time.

Posted by: furniture27 | May 12, 2008 at 08:01 PM