With the new year just beginning and spring on its way, you may be feeling inspired to “spring clean.” But whether it’s the bright skies and longer days that have you feeling energized to tackle home cleaning and organization or you’re simply looking for a fresh start, there are various reasons why this year is great for decluttering and reorganizing your home. Yet, with many consumers becoming more eco-conscious, home organization companies are finding new ways to blend durability and stylish storage solutions with sustainability-focused consumer demands.
The Problems With Traditional Organization Products
Many traditional organization products have sustainability problems rooted in everything from the materials used and the manufacturing process to packaging and disposal after use.
Common materials used in traditional organization and shelving products are often non-biodegradable, meaning they cannot be broken down by natural elements and eventually contribute to environmental degradation. Some of these materials include plastic, which many companies rely on to produce storage boxes, food containers, and drawers, ultimately contributing to plastic pollution. When it comes to traditional shelving, these products often use chromium, a non-renewable resource that can be toxic to humans and wildlife while also harming the environment.
But these materials are not just problematic on their own—how they are obtained and/or produced is also harmful. Wood products contribute to deforestation and often use unsustainable logging practices to gather materials. Additionally, the overharvesting of many natural resources has led to higher amounts of chemicals being used in production processes, increasing risks to both humans and the environment.
Sustainable Organization Options
If you’re ready to declutter and reorganize your home without relying on products containing harmful materials, finding smart, stylish, sustainable storage solutions may feel like a challenge. However, with the growing demand for more sustainable options, there has been a rise in organization products that offer the same durability and aesthetics as traditional storage solutions—but without harmful chemicals.
Opting for more sustainable storage solutions means choosing to contribute to waste reduction, resource conservation, and ultimately, a lower carbon footprint. Because these products are often made with more natural materials, like recycled and biodegradable components, purchasing sustainable storage solutions helps decrease pollution and waste, while also ensuring that many of the harmful chemicals and unsustainable practices used in traditional manufacturing are minimized.
One company contributing to the sustainability movement is TRINITY, a brand helping you declutter and reorganize without compromising functionality, beauty, and eco-friendliness. TRINITY EcoStorage® shelving units highlight the company’s inventive process that achieves the same aesthetically pleasing appearance without harming the environment.
“Our shelving isn’t just functional and beautiful—it’s also eco-friendly. Unlike traditional shelving that uses chromium (which is harmful to the environment), we’ve developed an innovative process to achieve the same sleek, shiny silver look without damaging the environment,” stated the company.
The brand’s polished shelving units include garment racks and pantry racks. With many big brands already benefiting from partnerships with influencers, TRINITY is open to establishing partnerships for product reviews, giveaways, or both—believing that influencers are a great way to introduce their sustainable products to an audience of eco-conscious consumers.
The Future of Eco-Friendly Storage
As sustainability and climate change continue to influence consumer behaviors, with many now seeking out alternative home storage solutions that have a lower impact on the environment and human health, the future of eco-friendly storage is bright. Looking ahead, the focus on using renewable materials, like bamboo and wool, is likely to increase. However, it is not just the products themselves that are likely to incorporate more sustainable materials; manufacturing processes and packaging are also expected to undergo further innovation, with materials that break down more naturally becoming increasingly prevalent—ultimately helping you create a greener place to call home.
