Our reclaimed is not rustic. It has a beautiful grain that teak is famous for, and we finish it just as refined as new wood. We specifically created a new production system to be able to create slimline, refined products out of reclaimed wood. Each piece will have marking of its rich history so you may see nail markings and patches, which is a part of its character.
Sustainability
Our sustainability story is simple.
We use waste for the majority of our product line and we continue to innovate to create new materials out of waste. These so far include reclaimed premium solid teak wood & recycled bottle tops and single uses plastics.
Our goal is to have 100% of our products made from waste.
We also make furniture to order, with pieces designed to meet a need, not a trend which you can tailor to your specific project, so you find something you are going to keep.
We own our own production so we can guarantee the origin of each material we use, as we control the end to end supply chain.
reclaimed Solid Teak Wood
Our standard solid teak wood is a premium wood reclaimed and salvaged from demolished buildings. Our factory is based in Java Indonesia, where many buildings, homes, and furniture are made from local solid teak wood. When this wood is discarded, we intercept it from landfills and use it for our furniture.
How is it different? Isn't reclaimed rustic?
Sustainable Benefits
-We are reusing a resource that already exists.
-The carbon footprint of reclaimed wood is significantly less than new wood.
-We are intercepting products destined for landfills.
-It does not need to be kiln-dried and therefore uses less energy.
-Teak's strength and longevity contribute to it's reputation as one of the best timbers for furniture use.
Is it legitimate?
-We own our production and manage the entire supply chain. This allows us to have a personal relationship with our reclaimed timber suppliers.
-Reclaimed wood is in the form of discarded building waste before being cut. The panels come in various shapes and sizes with nails that need to be manually removed.
-We can provide all documentation for WELLS / Greenstar / LEED related projects.
Recycled Plastic
We offer a recycled plastic material across our range in the form of table tops, seating surfaces and individual panels.
We work with a network of trash pickers and recycling plants to source HDPE and PPE plastics (bottles and bottle tops) from landfills across Indonesia. This waste is then sorted by colours and combined into an array of colours and design-led patterns.
We have worked hard to create beautiful recycled plastics that are design-led and have a terrazzo like appearance.
Waste Management & Packaging
Our furniture is wrapped in recycled paper and cardboard and delivery furniture packaging is taken away to be recycled.
Beyond certification requirements, we feel as a business we need to take additional steps to be sustainable. When Caroline, our founder, set up the factory she noticed there were smaller offcuts of wood, metal and marble that she didn’t want to waste.
With her team, she designed a collection of smaller accessories such as bowls, wall hooks and accessories to utilise this waste. Marble offcuts are given to the community to be used for paving and home cladding.
Our People
Northern Java has been renowned for its woodworking for centuries, from early Javanese and Islamic influences to the Dutch colonial period. The region is known for intricate carvings and exceptional woodworking talents that blend traditional skills with modern styles.
We own our own production in Central Java Indonesia where each employee is directly employed by our business. This way we can ensure every person is being paid above award wages and paid overtime. We additionally support our staff by paying for any further education they wish to undertake, and having team building activities such as aerobics classes, sports days, and external outings.
Certifications
We work with architect, designers and building owners to meet requirements for Green Building fit outs. We have created furniture for several green buildings such as as WELLS, Greenstar and LEED. Contact us at hello@reddie.co for further information.
Our factory is audited annually to ensure its has above required standards required for an ethical production.
Pt Reddie Design Indonesia.
Code 449/LVK-009/TRANsTRA
We have made furniture for Green Star approved buildings and provide all required documentation.
We have made furniture for WELL approved buildings and can provide all required documentation.
We use green guard gold sealants and can provide ceritification.
We have products that approved an d have been tested under the rigorous BIFMA American commercial rating.
For non reclaimed wood - (available on request) we use a certified FSC plantation grown wood.
FSC Code: FSC-C130314
Plantaion: Perum Perhutani KPH
Product stewardship
We aim to enhance the life cycle of Reddie furniture and reduce waste through sustainable measures via reuse, refurbishment or recycling. Our items are designed so they can be easily maintained and/or refurbished at end of life. Upholstered pieces can be removed for cleaning or be repaired, whilst timber can be sanded and refinished if needed. Where possible, we will take back furniture sold by Reddie to reuse or find alternatives to sending products to landfill. Options include:
(i) Refurbishment of furniture for possible reuse by the existing customer.
(ii) On-selling or donation of furniture in it's existing condition to other commercial businesses or organisations.
(iii) Disassembly of furniture for components/materials reuse or recycling.
Our Product Stewardship initiatives will continue to evolve as we look to provide cost effective solutions that are environmentally beneficial and economically viable.