Green up your home

Rachel Tan

As the world reflects on how its consumption patterns are affecting our planet and future generations, how can we ensure our interior living spaces are kinder to the environment as well? Here are some ways that you can consider furnishing your home more sustainably.

rehyphen

Nearly 50 million tonnes of electronic waste was generated in 2018, and only 20 percent of that was recycled, according to United Nations E-waste Coalition. One way to reduce e-waste is to give it a new lease of life — something that rehyphen has been doing by weaving discarded cassette tapes into a piece of MusicCloth, which is then repurposed into a variety of items, from bag to coaster to decorative map. Find out more at rehyphen.org

Etsy

If you have a soft spot for online shopping, Etsy is the place to go for one-of-a-kind upcycled furniture, from reclaimed wood bookcases to recycled skateboard stools. With pages of unique pieces that ooze a rustic charm, you’ll be able to find something to suit your style and taste. Check out some listings at etsy.com/sg-en/market/reclaimed_furniture

Hock Siong & Co

Enjoy hunting for a diamond in the rough? You’ll want to visit local second-hand furniture store Hock Siong & Co. Tucked away at 153 Kampong Ampat, #01-03, Junjie Industrial Building, you might discover hidden treasures for your home among the array of used furniture, lamps and accessories from local hotels and homes. Visit hocksiong.com.sg for more information.

Wood Additions

Sourced from felled trees in Singapore, Wood Additions customises local raintree wood slabs into beautiful home decor and furniture solutions according to customers’ requirements. Wood Additions is a result of a long-term collaboration between Martlewood and Timberplus, and aims to enrich Singaporean homes with a piece of Singapore history, one suar slab at a time. Drop by 14 Arumugam Road, #04-06, for a consultation.

ATB Auto Art

Start your engines because you’re going to want to get your hands on these stunning conversation pieces for your home. From Crankshaft Coffee Table Sets to Plantlet Gear Table Lamps, ATB Auto Art’s customised furniture made from discarded car parts are sure to be statement pieces in your home. See what else this social enterprise has to offer at atbautoart.com