Fortunately, there is already a wide range of eco-friendly wallpapers available, but first let's clarify what this term means. One of the most important properties that such wallpaper should have is aimed at not emitting toxic, polluting substances into the air of the apartment. One source of this is wallpaper glue, where this problem no longer exists, but in the past, for example, there were products that constantly vaporized carcinogenic substances from themselves. Therefore, if we can, we still prefer water-based preparations. The other, unfortunately, is the wallpaper itself, the best example of which is vinyl-based, which, although in small quantities, can still damage the air quality of our homes.
In terms of raw materials, eco-friendly wallpapers are made from recycled materials such as paper. Or, alternatively, the raw material needed to make the wallpaper is a renewable raw material, so it is not plastic, but rather textile. The best example of this is non-woven wallpaper, which is made of vegetable fiber based or wool fiber materials. This can also be a much better choice from a health point of view than a paint that certainly emits some harmful solvents.
In the case of wallpapers that deserve the eco-friendly label, it is also important to know that during their production they strive to use as little energy as possible, thus protecting nature. All we can do is buy wallpapers from the place closest to our place of residence, as they have the least delivery time, so in direct proportion to this, the air pollution during transportation is also the lowest.
If we want to protect our environment, we should also consider these aspects when buying wallpaper. After wallpapering, we can use any remaining pieces to renovate our furniture within the framework of creative ideas, so nothing is wasted.