Earth Day (http://www.earthday.net/) encourages appreciation and awareness for the environment and allows people to reflect on how to make positive changes for the planet. As families become more conscious of how they spend their money, choosing to invest in long-lasting products that offer environmental benefits is more important than ever. EcoComfort (http://www.la-z-boy.com/ecocomfort) by La-Z-Boy's174; offers a way to invest in earth-focused furniture (http://www.la-z-boy.com/) without giving up comfort and quality.
Today'ss consumers are investing very carefully and looking for furniture with the most long-term benefits and the best overall value, says Penny Eudy, product manager for La-Z-Boy. The
EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy selection offers pieces that are eco-conscious, easy to incorporate into the home and suitable for any d's233;cor, all backed by an all-American brand that people
can trust.
The EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy selection of popular sofas, recliners and chairs comes standard with soy-based foam cushions. Consumers can choose from hundreds of fabric options, including
dozens of Oeko-Tex's174; Standard 100 (http://www.oeko-tex.com/OekoTex100_PUBLIC/index.aspcls=02) certified
fabrics.
Reducing our environmental footprint means more to La-Z-Boy than just producing earth-friendly furniture, says Doug Collier, chief marketing officer for La-Z-Boy. We are very focused on
managing our environmental impact as a company. Though we are still relatively early in our sustainability journey, we have already made strong progress, from transitioning to
eco-friendly light bulbs, paint and flooring in our stores to significantly reducing our energy and water usage in our factories.
Environmentally-conscious Cushions
Adding earth-friendly furnishings to the home is as easy as one-two-green with the EcoComfort Talbot (http://www.la-z-boy.com/furniture/product.aspxpid=5215) sofa (suggested retail price starting at $1,049 USD). The Talbot
collection also includes a loveseat, stationary chair and ottoman, all available in a variety of fabrics including EcoSuede, which utilizes the plastic of one recycled water bottle for
each yard of fabric.
Eco-savvy Seating
With arms constructed of renewable rubberwood, the EcoComfort Terra recliner (suggested retail price starting at $599 USD) is available in a variety of eco-friendly fabrics for a look
that won'st sacrifice style - or the environment.
Planet-friendly Plush
With its generously cushioned design, the EcoComfort Larson (http://www.la-z-boy.com/furniture/product.aspxpid=4943)
sofa (suggested retail price starting at $1,499 USD) offers full-body comfort with plush soy-based foam cushions, sure to make any furniture piece a favorite resting spot.
About La-Z-Boy
Headquartered in Monroe, Mich., La-Z-Boy is one of the world'ss leading residential furniture producers. The company manufactures a full line of comfortable products for the living room
and family room, including the company'ss world-famous recliners, reclining sofas and love seats, sleep sofas, modular furniture and leather upholstery, as well as stationary sofas, love
seats and chairs. It is a division of La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), one of the world'ss leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home.
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