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 Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More Minimalist, Modern, Danish Patio Furniture by Houe Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:May 1, 2023 Rich’s customers love the Danish modern, minimalistic style of Houe furnishings, so we continue to expand our line each year. Check out our selection of dining tables and chairs, cafe tables, chaise lounges, rocking chairs, tray tables, and benches. Read More Adirondack Chairs: Weatherproof and Environmentally Friendly Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:April 3, 2023 MADirondack (by Seaside Casual), is a modern take on the Adirondack style. These sleek ergonomic chairs have a seat height of 14" and an arm height of 22". Read More 7 Must-Have Hot Tub and Swim Spa Features Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2023 An effective and enjoyable way to get pain relief is in a hydrotherapy spa or swim spa. Powerful jets alleviate body aches, while the buoyancy from the water takes pressure off joints. Read More 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