Purpose You Can Build With
Every board we reclaim is more than wood—it’s proof that waste can become worth, and that beautiful, enduring materials can also do good for the planet.
The true measure of Storm Trees isn’t just in the boards we mill—it’s in the partnerships we build.
From municipalities and tribal organizations to national retailers and local makers, our work comes to life through collaboration.
Every project proves that sustainability and scale can coexist. Together with our partners, we’ve diverted urban trees from landfills, stored carbon in long-life products, and delivered design-grade materials that carry both beauty and meaning.
Explore the stories below to see how we’re building lasting impact, one partnership at a time.
Room & Board: Proving Sustainability at Scale
When Room & Board wanted to make reclaimed wood a cornerstone of their sustainability story, they turned to Storm Trees. Together, we proved that sustainability and scale can coexist—delivering design-grade hardwood that’s traceable, consistent, and meaningful.
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Urban lumber had long been overlooked—seen as inconsistent, too difficult to process, or simply not viable at scale.
But Room & Board, a leader in American-made furniture, saw the potential. They wanted to give their customers more than just beautiful products—they wanted to share a story of sustainability and craftsmanship, grounded in purpose.
That’s where Storm Trees stepped in.
Reimagining Waste
Every year, trees are lost in cities across the country to storm damage, disease, and development. Most end up chipped or landfilled. To us, those trees aren’t waste. They’re a resource—hardwood with character, strength, and beauty that deserves to live on.
By reclaiming, kiln-drying, and grading this lumber, Storm Trees made it possible for Room & Board to offer reclaimed wood furniture that meets the highest standards of quality—without compromise.
Building Something That Lasts
This partnership wasn’t just about supplying material. It was about proving something bigger: that sustainability and scale can coexist. Together, we created a program that:
Diverted urban logs from landfill and decomposition.
Stored carbon in long-life products.
Delivered traceable, American-made hardwood that customers could feel proud to bring into their homes.
The response was clear: people didn’t just love the furniture—they loved the story behind it.
A New Standard
For Room & Board, reclaimed wood isn’t a novelty. It’s become a pillar of their sustainable product line—a way to demonstrate leadership in a retail landscape where customers demand both quality and responsibility.
And for Storm Trees, it became proof of concept: that what was once discarded could become design-grade material for the national stage.
“Storm Trees helped us prove that sustainability and scale can coexist. Their reclaimed hardwood program delivers not just material, but meaning.” — Room & Board
The Legacy
Every board in Room & Board’s collection tells a story—of a tree that shaded a neighborhood, lined a street, or stood in a park. Thanks to this partnership, those stories didn’t end with the chainsaw. They found new life, new purpose, and new homes.
From fallen trees to lasting legacy—that’s the work we’re most proud of.