Ebel Partners With Trees For The Future to Promote AgroforestryBy JHCadmin, June 11, 2012I love it when our outdoor furniture manufacturers come up with innovative ways to make our world a “greener” place.Ebel Inc. is making every effort to remain environmentally responsible. In 2008, they partnered with Trees for the Future – an organization that furthers sustainable agroforestry in developing countries.Ebel has committed to plant one tree for every piece of furniture produced, and to plant enough trees to offset the total carbon emissions resulting from the daily operations at their Jacksonville, Florida headquarters. Ebel has already planted over 85,000 trees.Trees for the Future is an organization committed to promoting agroforestry around the world by integrating agriculture, trees, people, and animals, and providing the necessary training to rehabilitate land into renewable energy.Since its inception, Trees for the Future has planted nearly 50 million trees – estimated to remove 1 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.Here’s a video that explains more about the program: At Rich’s showrooms, Ebel furnishings carry a special tag. When you purchase an Ebel Inc. product, you’ve just provided food for animals, reduced soil erosion, improved the quality of life for people around the world, and reduced harmful CO2 from the atmosphere.About EbelEbel Inc. was founded in 1988 with Anne Ebel (president) selling resin benches out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Fast forward 22 years. The company, now based in Jacksonville, Florida, creates aluminum and weather wicker that is 100% recyclable, and their teak parts are only harvested from sustainable plantations.As of 2009 all of Ebel’s marketing materials are printed in a facility that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, whose mission is to promote well-managed forests by ensuring forestry practices that are environmentally responsible. ‘Like’ Rich’s on FacebookWe provide tips and Internet-only specials on our Facebook page. Hope you’ll “like” us, and encourage your Facebook friends to join us, too. Subscribe to Rich's BlogSubscribe to our blog via your feed reader or receive our latest posts in your e-mail Inbox. Simply click “Subscribe to this blog’s feed” or fill out the form located in the right-hand sidebar of our blog. Visit Rich's WebsiteFor more details about our products and for directions to our showrooms, visit richshome.com.Recent Articles See All Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More Tutorial: 3 Easy DIY Fall Mantel Projects Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 7, 2022 Illustrated tutorial: how to create 3 DIY fall mantel essentials: Stacked herringbone pumpkins, shabby-chic reversible mason jars, and Washi tape pumpkins. Read More