
Sit Clean, Live Green: The Expert’s Guide to Eco Sofas
Why Your Sofa Choice Matters More Than You Think Your sofa is the most-used piece of furniture in your home. You spend hours on it every week — reading, streaming, napping, hosting. But here is what most furniture shoppers never consider: a conventional sofa is often one of the most chemically-loaded items in your entire living space. Standard cushion foam is typically derived from petroleum-based polyurethane, a synthetic material that off-gasses volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air you breathe for months or even years after purchase. Conventional upholstery commonly contains added chemical flame retardants and synthetic treatment compounds








