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Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 3
The Mark Tuckey furniture company is busy at work making sustainable furniture. They use solid recycled timbers from Australia. The collection of reclaimed furniture from reclaimed materials includes beds, shelves, tables and chairs. Their unique style can also be translated into a custom piece designed for you. Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 2
Dax Stores provides antique style sustainable furniture that is made from reclaimed wood. The materials are reclaimed from old wine barrels and barn timbers. One of my favorites is the French Market Kitchen Island. The rustic style kitchen island includes drawers, wine bottle storage, and optional stools. Although Dax will paint the furniture in the color of your choice, but I recommend going with the antiqued wood stain. Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 1
Urban Hardwoods is a company that honors the history of wood through craftsmanship. Through careful management, they obtain and process all of their materials. This company produces individually unique pieces of sustainable furniture like desks and tables that are modern and rustic made from reclaimed wood. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Reclaimed Wood: Part 2
These forests were destroyed when mills were built during the industrial revolution and trees were harvested for production. Some of the materials were harvested and shaped over 100 years ago, and the grain, color, stability, and density are unmatched compared to wood produced today. Due to the aging of the wood by time, the reclaimed wood from around the world is stronger than any modern produced hardwood. There are many companies in the United States that sell reclaimed hardwood for use in kitchen cabinetry, construction, decoration, flooring, siding, and sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Reclaimed Wood: Part 1
Sustainable furniture from reclaimed wood is made from wood that is not taken from living, standing trees, but is gathered from many different sources. Some companies reclaim wood from buildings that are slated for destruction because of their age or structural inefficiencies. Other materials are taken from the forest floor, for example trees that have fallen naturally that may be covered or buried in the earth. When reservoirs are made they sometimes cover entire forests in the low laying areas, and there are companies working to safely remove trees preserved under the water. Other sources include, but are not limited to, old bridges, railroad ties, and barrels from wineries and breweries. Continue reading
Plantation Grown Sustainable Furniture and Other Products – Part 2
Woodshanti is a company that produces quality sustainable furniture. They make sturdy sustainable furniture for all rooms of the house. The materials used are plantation grown, sustainably harvested, reclaimed or rediscovered. They make tables, beds, and linen cabinets among many other things. Continue reading
Plantation Grown Sustainable Furniture and Other Products – Part 1
Sustainable Furniture from Whyr’hymer is not only graceful but also eco-friendly. Materials are exclusively plantation grown, FSC certified, or are reclaimed. Their classy designs incorporate some of the most wonderful wood in sustainable furniture such as tables, chairs, and beds. … Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture from Plantation Forests – Part 2
Buying plantation grown green furniture is supporting the idea of progression. Each year measures are taken in conserving and protecting additional dense old growth, tropical rain forests, and animals that are slowly losing their natural habitats. Plantation forests and sustainable … Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture from Plantation Forests – Part 1
As we work to protect more and more forests around the world and preserve the natural order, it is implied that the forests which are generating materials will have to account for amplify production and future demands. The ever-increasing demand … Continue reading
Companies and Organizations Involved in Improving the Environment Part 3
Google the online search engine and multimillion dollar company is helping to build a greener future. Google has covered the rooftops of eight building at the Googleplex CA headquarters with solar panels. This solution relieves stress off of the power infrastructure while reducing pollution by a fraction. Google has recently launched a new program called Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Coal, or RE. It is helping paving the road to greener furniture and products. Continue reading