All the issues described previously relate to the direct impacts of furniture manufacture (from the obtaining and processing of raw materials to their treatment to produce furniture pieces and through to the assembly of furniture). However, furniture is a product with a relatively long life span. From the perspective of the environment and resource use, long life span is an important parameter. A product that can be used for a longer period of time will need to be replaced less often, which has an overall positive effect on the environment: less usage of raw materials, less pollution related to production, and less waste. This is especially the.
