The rise of ‘fast furniture’: What is it and what are sustainable, affordable alternatives? A gray sofa with green pillows with small wood end tables and coffee table As a society, we have a need for ...

Over 12 million tons of furniture are dumped on U.S. streets every year. Disintegrating particle board, peeling veneers and ripped fabrics offer a reminder of our globalized and throwaway relationship ...

Americans bought piles of furniture during the pandemic, with sales on desks, chairs and patio equipment jumping by more than $4 billion from 2019 to 2021, according to a market data company. And a ...

While most consumers are now aware of the environmental impacts of fast fashion, the risks associated with so-called fast furniture are less well recognised. Covid-19 lockdowns triggered a surge in ...

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