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rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" );The UK spent more than £20 million on furniture in 2024, predominantly for bedrooms and living rooms. Many of us are aware of the problems with fast fashion, including the problems caused by dumping this cheap, low-quality clothing in landfills.
But there’s a similar issue with furniture, with more than 22 million pieces sent to landfill every year. Unfortunately, most of this will be fast furniture, as it can’t be recycled or reused.Fast furniture is classed as being made, bought, consumed and disposed of quickly and cheaply.
Its flimsiness is due to the materials used and how it is made. The companies making it are often chasing fast-changing trends in interior design.Unlike fast fashion, though — which lasts up to a year, sometimes only being worn once — fast furniture will last a maximum of five to seven years, if you’re lucky.
This makes it a burden on our waste systems, especially when furniture should ideally last 10 to 20 years at least.Of course, it can be enticing to kit out your house quickly and on the cheap, especially if you’re moving into somewhere unfurnished. But if you have the time and the money, you really should avoid fast furniture as much as possible.
So, if you want good furniture that lasts long, looks good and isn’t going to clog up the planet, here are five simple ways to help you spot fast furniture.1. If the price seems too good to be true.
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