Glossary - Green Terms
To understand what going green means you have to understand green terminology. New words and acronyms are being added every day. Turn to this resource for help in understanding this terminology.
Abaca
Abaca is a sustainable alternative to cotton.
Abaca is a sustainable alternative to cotton.
Bamboo
Bamboo is increasingly finding favor as a green material for use in furniture and around the home.
Bamboo is increasingly finding favor as a green material for use in furniture and around the home.
Carbon Footprint
We are all looking to reduce our carbon footprint by making greener choices. Find out what it means.
We are all looking to reduce our carbon footprint by making greener choices. Find out what it means.
Carbon Offset
Carbon offset is a strategy for reducing a carbon footprint. Learn what it means
Carbon offset is a strategy for reducing a carbon footprint. Learn what it means
Eco-chic
It is possible to be eco-friendly and chic all at once!
It is possible to be eco-friendly and chic all at once!
FSC Certified Wood
When you see FSC certified wood, you can be sure that it is sustainable.
When you see FSC certified wood, you can be sure that it is sustainable.
Good Design
Good design is about the ideals of modern design.
Good design is about the ideals of modern design.
Greenwashing
Many companies indulge in greenwashing and hype to further their own interests. Find out what it means.
Many companies indulge in greenwashing and hype to further their own interests. Find out what it means.
Low-VOC
Low-VOC products are better for the environment. Learn about them here.
Low-VOC products are better for the environment. Learn about them here.
Organic
Organic is a word that you will come across very often when you read about environmentally friendly products.
Organic is a word that you will come across very often when you read about environmentally friendly products.
Post-consumer
Many green furnishings are made from post-consumer material. Learn what post-consumer means.
Many green furnishings are made from post-consumer material. Learn what post-consumer means.
Re-purpose
When you go green, you learn creative ways to re-purpose.
When you go green, you learn creative ways to re-purpose.