Sustainability as a Trend in Restaurant Furniture

Over the last few years there has been an increasing emphasis on "going green." This trend has encompassed virtually all aspects of business, from manufacturing to transporting products, to green practices in the office. Restaurants are no exception to this trend and display their environmental awareness in many ways. From day to day practices that reduce the amount of waste produced, to cutting back on the amount of energy used in daily operations. The product cycle of restaurant furniture can also be modified to reduce the effect on the environment.

One way to "go green" when purchasing commercial furniture for your restaurant is to consider purchasing from a local company. This will help your wallet, as well as the environment. If the company doesn't have to ship the product across the country, the fuel and energy that would be used in transportation will be saved. You will not have to pay the sometimes outrageous shipping costs. So overall, the best option is to purchase locally. Hazelwoods is a local Phoenix, AZ commercial furniture supplier and manufacturer. Also, by manufacturing the product on site, Hazelwoods reduces the energy that would be used to transport goods, making them even more considerate of the impact they are having on our natural resources.

Another way to reduce the impact your restaurant furniture has on the environment is to reuse old furniture. By recycling your existing furniture, or purchasing used furniture, you are reducing the amount of waste that ends up in our nation's landfills and dumps. Booths and banquettes can easily be refurbished to save money and resources. Simply take them to a local commercial furniture supplier such as Hazelwoods Restaurant Furniture and re-upholster the seat and back with new fabric or vinyl. You could even select an organic fabric to further reduce your impact on the earth. Even chairs and tables can be salvaged. Make sure all joints are tight to ensure they are safe for guests to sit on, and then either upholster the seat or distress the wood to create a unique, one-of-a-kind effect.

There are many more ways to think green and preserve our planet's resources. Be creative with your restaurant furniture and you may find that being sustainable is easier than you thought.