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Antiques are the ultimate in recycling. Today's throw-away world is filled with disposables and other products with very short life expectancies. Such consumption is not sustainable, using more resources and generating more waste than our planet can withstand. Waste reduction is becoming a greater priority for governments, business and individuals. In fact, more large companies are going green and proudly promoting their sustainable business and manufacturing processes. You too are helping to reduce waste and encourage recycling when you invest in antiques. Antiques are used from
generation to generation, thus reducing waste and the consumption of raw
materials. This is especially true for goods like furniture, frames and
A recent English study
conducted by carbon-clear.com was commissioned by antiquesaregreen.org and other
members of The Antiques Trade. It began with the h Over the course of 15 years, the antique furniture produced an average of 57kg of CO2 for transportation and restoration. Compare this to 340kg of CO2 for new furniture and the proof is conclusive... Antiques are Recycling at its Best!
Posted on: 2010/10/20 22:34
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