""It's of little emotional value, it's fleeting, and it is not going to accompany you through your life's journey," said furniture and design expert Deana McDonagh with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign."
"Americans dumped over 12 million tons (10.8 million metric tons) of furniture in 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and 80% of it ended up in landfills."
Fast furniture provides an affordable and convenient option for those moving, as it is mass-produced and shipped unassembled. However, these items are made from materials that are not durable and often end up in landfills. In 2018, over 12 million tons of furniture were discarded in the U.S., with 80% ending up in landfills. While fast furniture meets immediate needs, there are alternative ways to furnish homes that can be equally inexpensive and more sustainable.
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