If you're moving into your first apartment, or upgrading to a larger home, you may want to be eco-conscious when purchasing furnishings. After all, it takes a lot of "stuff" to make a home livable, and you don't want to contribute to the earth's degradation as you prepare your personal nest. Let's face it, the most eco-conscious way to do that is with used furniture. That will keep it from the landfill for as long as you like, and you'll know you had no hand in causing it to be manufactured in the first place. Another tip is to only get what you need. Not every room requires a piece of furniture in every corner. Minimalism itself is a statement for sustainability.
But if you want new furniture that reflects your own style, there are sustainable options. New materials are being made that are tough, long-lasting, natural, recyclable, and eventually biodegradable. There's always wood, but bamboo, soy, hemp, and other natural materials are renewable in far less time. Read about sustainable furniture options for your home at Moss and Fog.