Reclaimed Teak from Global Surroundings
Reclaimed and recycled teak furniture is slowly becoming a hit with eco-aware furniture seekers. Obtaining gorgeous and practical teak furniture is a smart choice, and knowing that your teak furniture has been recycled is an even smarter choice.
Global Surroundings takes reclaimed and recycled teak to a whole new level. This company purchases older teak homes in Indonesia and Thailand, removes the teak lumber and replaces it with highly-sought after brick foundations and walls that are ultimately stronger. This benefits the original home owner and the American consumer.
There is a growing popularity for brick homes in these countries in order to take advantage of air-conditioning. Families who own these old-growth teak homes have realized that just selling a home returns much less than selling the teak to be reclaimed by companies like Global Surroundings. Some homes were destined to be destroyed anyway, and removing the teak for recycling is a much better idea than having this strong and durable wood ending up as waste.
All teak wood that Global Surroundings reclaims must be processed in the country before being exported. This is required by the Thai government to prevent the country’s resources from being exported without investment in the local labor, and to benefit the country’s economy.
Learn more about Global Surroundings on their website: Global Surroundings
Check out the New York Times article about Global Surroundings Reclaimed Teak