Buy Used

It's great to support companies that make earth-friendly products, but there are other ways to be green. Next time you need a new desk or bed or couch or kitchen table, check out craigslist. I found a cool hand-made stainless steel Room & Board platform frame for under $300!! It was just what I was looking for -- and in excellent shape.

Also, check the free furniture section. Sometimes people just want to get rid of their stuff fast. Furnish your office or cabin with freebies that you can refinish or paint.

In Seattle we have Second Use and the Restore, both salvage shops that sell a variety of items that have been salvaged from schools, hotels, old buildings, and homes. You might find a gymnasium floor or a funky purple booth from a night club or old lockers (my personal favs). I'm taking in my bathroom sink to trade in for someone else's used bathroom sink. Recycle by reusing. It's fun, it's good for the planet, and you might just find some one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture.

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