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Global Surroundings, LLC Introduces Socially Responsible Teak Furniture.
Phoenix,
AZ. March 5th, 2007 -- Global Surroundings, LLC
Global Surroundings introduces indoor and outdoor furniture specifically for
socially responsible consumers. “Climate change around the world is real and it
is happening every day,” explains JL Jackson, President. “The furniture
industry historically has been responsible for harvesting our forests.” We are
at the forefront of the movement to utilize reclaimed teak wood from old
buildings in Indonesia.”
Global Surroundings purchases old homes in Java, Indonesia, made of old teak wood. The Indonesian families then get a new brick home, once only a dream. “We buy and dismantle their house, re-using every part to create our furniture.” notes Jackson, “We will use the front door of an old home and add that into an armoire. Old floor boards are used in constructing beautiful dining tables. Heavy beams and posts are re-sawn to be used in table legs and other parts of furniture where one piece of wood is needed. We are constantly seeking new ways to use the existing materials.”
“Incorporating eco-friendly furniture into your own home is one way socially and environmentally conscious consumers can share in the passion for treating our natural environment with respect,” adds Jackson. “We contribute to a better world by pursuing sustainability and being eco-friendly”.
Jackson notes
an increase in consumer demand for socially responsible furniture. “People see
the climate changing and they want to do their own part to help minimize the
environmental impact of cutting down the rainforest,” explains JL. “Using
reclaimed wood just makes sense.”
About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in ecologically friendly
furniture, Global Surroundings is a designer, manufacturer and importer. JL and
Jay Jackson founded Global Surroundings in 1998 after living and traveling
several years throughout Southeast Asia. They purchase old teak homes in Java,
Indonesia. Global Surroundings builds new furniture from old wood and natural
fibers without damage to the rainforest or the people’s homeland.
Contact:
Jay Jackson, Global Surroundings LLC
Ph: (480) 543-8889
Fax: (866) 393-1307
Visit
http://www.globalsurroundings.com for more
information.
PO Box 19927, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85269 Tel: (480) 543-8889 Fax: (866)393-1307
