"Items containing plastic, such as synthetic rattan furniture, plant pots and PVC tarpaulin, are a definite no-go," warns Gareth Lloyd Jones, waste management expert and managing director of HIPPO.

When it comes to shopping for timeless styles, there’s one material that stands above all others: rattan. From 1970s sunrooms to 2020s Instagram gardens, the woven effect never goes out of fashion.

Though not every piece of rattan furniture is made from plants these days (some are synthetic rattan, which tends to last longer and is easier to clean), the rattan trend shows no sign of slowing down ...

Target is currently offering major discounts on outdoor and patio furniture - and one standout deal this week is a whopping 66% off the Costway 5-Piece Outdoor Patio Rattan Furniture set.

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