I have had the privilege of working for Tim O’Brien, founder and president of this Portland-based company, so I’ve seen firsthand the kind of compassion and dedicated zeal it takes to envision and actually realize a project as far-reaching and socially positive as Tropical Salvage. In brief, this company is making a difference by:

• RECLAIMING, RECYCLING and DISCOVERING select tropical hardwoods.
• CREATING job opportunities in areas of economic hardship.
• BUILDING unique, functional and affordable furniture and other products.
• PROMOTING environmental health and education.
• RAISING consumer awareness.

There’s so much to this story and the site will tell you everything you want to know - including how Tropical Salvage is collaborating with the Institute for Culture and Ecology to create the Jepara Forest Conservancy (a public forest park and environmental education facility). And if you happen to need something new for your home, you can peruse the dozens of pics of beautiful furniture made from ancient hardwoods for sale. Either way, prepare to be totally inspired!