It's hard enough throwing out large pieces of furniture in NYC, let alone take one to a compost heap. If the piece is cheaper, sure, why not. But they may be more appropriate when you have the means to dispose of them properly.

I think its a great idea if people actually do bring it to a compost. My fear is that a cheaper price tag will just lead to more discarded furniture on the curb, especially in large areas that do not have a handy compost heap.

I find the whole thing funny for the furniture industry. There are many, many by-products that are not great in the manufacturing process. My question on biodegradable is how long until some of these items decompose -- probably a long, long time.