Crate and Barrel just announced that they are going more green than ever before.

On their Web site:

We are pleased to announce that the majority of our upholstered sofa and chair frames are now certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or other nonprofit organizations that oversee the conservation and responsible social and economic management of more than 150 million acres of the world’s forests. We have also taken the important step of minimizing petroleum-based foam in many of our upholstery cushions with more energy-efficient alternatives such as soy- and corn-based foam and fibers, without sacrificing an ounce of the quality or comfort that our furnishings are known for. Ross, Cayman, Azure, Lockport and Jardin are but a few of the more than 50 upholstered styles with eco-friendly construction (see “Eco-Friendly Construction” details on relevant upholstery item pages). And while green improvements are typically associated with higher costs, we are bringing these upgrades to our customers without added expense, even on our most popular Crate and Barrel “classics” that will now live with eco-friendly features.

That is pretty impressive, that’s all I have to say. Too often going green ends up costing the consumer now, which makes it hard for everyday people to incorporate more sustainable practices in their every day life. I’m glad C&B did this without hurting my pocketbook.

More on Crate and Barrel’s site.