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Appropriate Furniture for Assisted Living

Poly~Wood Trade — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:56:36 +0000

When it comes to assisted living, independence is key. While this may seem contradictory, more and more studies are showing that minimal assistance is really the best way to help elderly people. When an elderly person is placed in assisted living care, it is crucial that they feel immersed in a social environment containing all the comforts of home. Therefore, the types of furniture that are placed within an assisted living center can greatly impact a person’s life. (more…)

Pristine Poly Furniture

Poly~Wood Trade — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:55:16 +0000

Imagine a world where you can simply pull out your patio furniture year after year without maintaining it – wouldn’t that be nice? Well, what if this fantasy suddenly became a very realistic part of life that was well within your reach? Throw away those staining brushes; get ride of that paint can; and forget about sanding anything on your porch this summer – poly recycled furniture is here, and life just can’t get any better (or more durable). Poly furniture is made from recycled materials (such as milk jugs) that simply don’t change with age. That’s right, poly furniture will not weather along with the elements … and, it does not have to be stored inside of your garage all winter long. Sound too good to be true? (more…)

The Evolution of Outdoor Recycled Furniture Design

Poly~Wood Trade — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:54:12 +0000

Not too long ago, recycled furniture designs meant shapes that were best suited to cabins nestled amidst mountain peaks. Furniture designers have been working to make recycled furniture more attractive than ever before, and some of the newest innovations are quite remarkable. (more…)

LEED(ing) Our Environment

Poly~Wood Trade — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:52:44 +0000

What do Fortune 500 companies; world renowned architects; governments; and large corporations have in common? Across the globe, all of these entities have started to comply with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. Why is this peculiar? The various organizations and individuals mentioned above do not usually follow trends … then again, this could be because LEED is no longer considered a trend at all. (more…)

Environmental Benefits of Green Outdoor Furniture

Poly~Wood Trade — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:51:23 +0000

As you lay upon your existing lawn chair and bathe in the sun, consider this question – is your lawn furniture harming both your lungs and the environment? While many people assume that all outdoor furniture is basically the same, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. (more…)