In recent years, the world has faced climate crisis and environmental damage. For this reason, more and more homeowners care about sustainability at home. Sustainable flooring and eco-friendly rugs have become very popular among people who care about the environment.
In this article, we have tried to provide you with knowledge about sustainable rugs. If you are looking for an eco-friendly and Sustainable Rugs and care about your role in the environment, this guide is useful.
In 2015, the United Nations put 17 sustainable development goals(SDGs) on the agenda. We support many causes throughout the handwoven rug value chain. Our focus is SDG 12, which aligns with our Persian hand-woven rug business.
This program has been developed for 2030. According to SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), our focus as rug and floor covering business owners is to provide and sell sustainable products. This means that rugs that are made of only healthy materials are easily decomposed after use, and their sewage does not harm the environment.
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What’s sustainable flooring?
Do you know what sustainable rugs is? Are rugs biodegradable? Which rug is most environmentally friendly? Or what is a sustainable flooring material?
Sustainable flooring is made from natural, biodegradable, and renewable raw materials such as wool and recycled materials such as plastic bottles. In addition to the importance of sustainable raw materials, production methods also require eco-friendly processes. The meaning of the eco-friendly production process is that all the materials used for dyeing the fibers, the water needed for dyeing, and the tools used for weaving the flooring are all recycled and reused.
What are the most eco-friendly rug?
Natural rugs:
These include rugs and floor coverings that are made from sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable raw materials such as natural wool, coconut fibers, jute, and organic cotton.
Recycled rugs:
These floor coverings are made from recycled materials such as plastic bottles, nylon fishing nets, and old rugs, which are given a new life instead of being thrown away.
Eco-friendly handmade rug
With the expansion of machine life and the gradual destruction of the environment, the activists of this research field started. In this research, they concluded that raw materials should be prepared in a non-machine way in factories.
One of the largest commercial markets in Iran is the rug market, which has high demand and production. As you know, two types of hand-woven and machine-made rugs are produced in Iran. In this research, experts realized that there is a huge difference between the production process and the raw materials of these two types of rugs. These important differences cause irreparable damage to the environment.
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Iranian hand-woven rugs are sustainable and eco-friendly in two ways. On the one hand, the raw materials used to weave rugs are natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly, and on the other hand, the production and weaving stage does not harm the environment.
The materials used to make Persian hand-knotted rugs (wool, silk, and cotton) and the materials used for dyeing the fibers (walnut shell, pomegranate shell, turmeric, etc.) are all natural and eco-friendly. Also, all the weaving steps and accessories used to create a rug have no destructive effects on the environment. Because of these natural fibers, handmade rugs return to nature after use and can be recycled in the environment.
However machine-made rugs are obtained from synthetic fibers based on petroleum derivatives, which are harmful to nature, and their entry into nature should be prevented as much as possible. Also, the colors used in machine rugs are chemical colors that are very harmful to the environment. According to the mentioned cases, Iranian handwoven rugs are one of the healthy and eco-friendly rugs.
Read more: How to Distinguish Hand-Woven Carpet and Machine-Made Carpet?
Are Persian rugs environmentally friendly?
As noted, Iranian rugs are made from natural fibers. They are degradable and biodegradable rugs. These fibers include wool, silk, and cotton. All materials and colors used in Iranian rugs are natural and do not harm the environment.
What are the advantages of eco-friendly?
- Made with renewable resources such as wool and a sustainable production process
- hypoallergenic due to vegetable dyes and less harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Durable against traffic
- High comfort and convenience due to pure wool
- Recyclable and renewable
- Stain-resistant
- Reusable for another purpose after use
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How can I buy eco-friendly rugs?
Do you want to make your home eco-friendly? The best rug options are those that are made from renewable and sustainable resources and cause the least damage to the environment. When buying eco-friendly rugs, make sure that the rug you are considering has environmental standards. Think of comforting wool rugs in bedrooms and living rooms that don’t contain any chemicals.
In this way, you bring sustainability to your home and at the same time preserve the environment for future generations. Whether you choose a rug with a complex design or a simple Gabbeh rug, these rugs will provide you with beauty and comfort for dozens. Children love wool rugs and kilims, and so do you! The Vernacarpets handmade rugs collection meets any need with eco-friendly handwoven rugs. If you are looking to go green, don’t worry, there is at least one green product for you.
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