APOLLO HOUSEWARES Wooden Bread Bin

Wooden Bread BinWidth 36cm, Depth27cm, Height 20cmRubber Wood (Havea Brasiliensis) The havea tree is, of course, better known as the source of latex. It became known as rubber because of its propensity to erase or rub out pencil marks.It originated in Brazil as the name suggests and was smuggled out and transplanted in British equatorial colonies, notably South East Asia. Nowadays it flourishes here in strictly managed plantations. There are over 4 billion trees supplying virtually all of the world’s natural rubber.However the havea tree will only yield latex for a given period and than it has to be felled to make way for new trees to be planted. Historically the felled timber was used as firewood, but over the last 30 years its beauty as a timber for furniture and small household items has been truly appreciated.By its very nature it is the original ecologically sustainable source and we are proud to be associated with it. As it’s uniquely grown in managed plantations you can buy it with confidence knowing that you are supporting developing cultures and not contributing to any deforestation since these trees are replaced every time they are felled.