Store details
876 Broadway
New York,
NY
10003
212-780-0051
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Reclaimed Wood. Once a part of shared showroom space within ABC Carpet & Home, California-based Environment Furniture, Inc. has opened their own showroom in a space next door on Broadway. The majority of wood furniture sold here is made from reclaimed Brazilian Peroba wood (in the picture above). Priding themselves on their environmentally-friendly, sustainable practices, EFI combines the reclaimed woods with responsibly harvested mahogany...
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Recent comments
It was mentioned earlier and I think it needs to be mentioned again....
Though it is a noble practice to use materials from so-called "reclaimed barns from Brazil" a company is not green based solely on where its materials originated. To ship the wood from Brazil to Indonesia and then ship the furniture to places all over the world is about the least "green" business model I can think of. Unless their boats are powered by oar?
It's a classic case of "greenwashing" or making yourself sound/look greener than you actually are. It's a gimmick and all types of companies are getting away with it because the general public's understanding of what it means to be "green" is still in its infancy. There's nothing sustainable about materials and products that are shipped all over the world regardless of where you found/harvested the materials. If you want to be truly "green" and do right by the environment buy your furniture from a local builder using local materials and non-toxic glues and finishes. Stay "small" and keep your perspective regional.
There are MANY talented and ethical sustainable furniture designers/builders all over the country now so there should be no lack of talent wherever you live. Try Google or Craigslist to locate a designer/builder in your area. ;)
One final thought: Brazil and Indonesia aren't exactly known for ethical labor practices... Dan G. - sustainable furniture designer on Dec 15, 2009
It was mentioned earlier and I think it needs to be mentioned again....
Though it is a noble practice to use materials from so-called "reclaimed barns from Brazil" a company is not green based solely on where its materials originated. To ship the wood from Brazil to Indonesia and then ship the furniture to places all over the world is about the least "green" business model I can think of. Unless their boats are powered by oar?
It's a classic case of "greenwashing" or making yourself sound/look greener than you actually are. It's a gimmick and all types of companies are getting away with it because the general public's understanding of what it means to be "green" is still in its infancy. There's nothing sustainable about materials and products that are shipped all over the world regardless of where you found/harvested the materials. If you want to be truly "green" and do right by the environment buy your furniture from a local builder using local materials and non-toxic glues and finishes. Stay "small" and keep your perspective regional.
There are MANY talented and ethical sustainable furniture designers/builders all over the country now so there should be no lack of talent wherever you live. Try Google or Craigslist to locate a designer/builder in your area. ;)
One final thought: Brazil and Indonesia aren't exactly known for ethical labor practices... Dan G. - sustainable furn on Dec 15, 2009