{"id":2706,"date":"2012-12-19T11:47:25","date_gmt":"2012-12-19T17:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/?p=2706"},"modified":"2012-12-19T12:05:32","modified_gmt":"2012-12-19T18:05:32","slug":"eucalyptus-patio-furniture-the-affordable-and-sustainable-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/eucalyptus-patio-furniture-the-affordable-and-sustainable-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Eucalyptus Patio Furniture: The Affordable and Sustainable Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eucalyptus Table and Chairs<\/p><\/div>\n

Affordable Wood Patio Furniture with an Ethical Twist<\/h3>\n

Eucalyptus Patio Furniture\u00a0is growing in popularity as the wood of choice for outdoor patio furniture. In the past, teak reigned supreme over most other choices of wood because of its strength, beauty, and durability, but teak furniture is generally very expensive. Many homeowners are unable or unwilling to spend large sums of money on their outdoor furniture.\u00a0Eucalyptus furniture<\/a>\u00a0offers homeowners a much more affordable alternative that rivals the strength and durability of teak.<\/p>\n

Why Choose Eucalyptus?<\/b><\/p>\n

Eucalyptus trees originated in Australia, but they were first introduced to other parts of the world by the Cook expedition of 1770. In some places, these trees have become an invasive species, but when grown sustainably on plantations, eucalyptus trees can be effectively managed. The desire for environmentally sustainable wood products has made the growing of eucalyptus trees beneficial for many local economies around the world. In the US, eucalyptus trees grow particularly well in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Oregon, Washington, and portions of British Columbia.<\/p>\n

Eucalyptus Patio Furniture\u00a0is a fast-growing wood with a variety of beautiful grains and colors, depending on the species. Wood patio furniture<\/a>, as well as other products, constructed from eucalyptus make a rich and warm addition to any surroundings. Additionally, these trees produce an oil with insecticidal properties, making them naturally insect resistant — an ideal quality for any wood product used outside. As a result, treatment of outdoor furniture for this purpose is generally not necessary. Like teak, eucalyptus is extremely durable, easy to care for, and beautiful in appearance. The only significant difference is that eucalyptus furniture is budget-friendly, while teak is not.<\/p>\n

Make a Sustainable Choice<\/b><\/p>\n

Consumers who are looking for eucalyptus patio furniture, or any kind of wood patio furniture, should strongly consider choosing furniture certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is “an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.” When consumers buy wood products certified by the FSC, they can feel confident that the wood used to make these products was grown in an environmentally and economically sustainable way that respects the rights of workers, local inhabitants, and local species. Choosing products that are certified by the FSC helps to support the continuing effort to improve forest management around the world.<\/p>\n

Bringing the natural beauty of wood patio furniture to outdoor living spaces in an affordable and ethical way is possible. With fast-growing, highly durable wood sources like eucalyptus, consumers don’t have to bear the burden of spending a good deal of money to buy superior quality outdoor furniture. And, by consciously choosing wood patio furniture certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, consumers can opt out of supporting poorly managed forests and unsustainable practices. Enjoying the best of both worlds — affordability and sustainability — is truly a reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Affordable Wood Patio Furniture with an Ethical Twist Eucalyptus Patio Furniture\u00a0is growing in popularity as the wood of choice for outdoor patio furniture. In the past, teak reigned supreme over most other choices of wood because of its strength, beauty, and durability, but teak furniture is generally very expensive. Many homeowners are unable or unwilling to spend large sums of money on their outdoor furniture.\u00a0Eucalyptus … Continue reading Eucalyptus Patio Furniture: The Affordable and Sustainable Choice<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-entertaining","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-HE","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":613,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/caring-for-your-outdoor-wood-furniture\/","url_meta":{"origin":2706,"position":0},"title":"Caring for Your Outdoor Wood Furniture","author":"Sara May","date":"March 27, 2010","format":false,"excerpt":"Spring is here, and it's time to bring your patio furniture out of storage and clean it up before putting it to good use during the warmer months.\u00a0 If your patio furniture is made of wood, though, you may need to take some special care when preparing it for the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Outdoor Living Spaces"","block_context":{"text":"Outdoor Living Spaces","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/outdoor-living-spaces-2\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/teakfurniture.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2803,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/outdoor-wood-furniture\/","url_meta":{"origin":2706,"position":1},"title":"Outdoor Wood Furniture Care and Maintenance","author":"BYC Temp Admin","date":"January 29, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Tips On How To Keep Your Outdoor Wood Furniture Looking Like New Often, the most attractive\u00a0Outdoor Patio and Deck Furniture\u00a0is made from wood. 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