First and foremost I would recommend that you always look for ways to recycle wood products in situ or on site. There may even be ways to incorporate salvaged wood products in your project. I would recommend checking out the Architectural Salvage Directory for an architectural or materials salvage company in your area.
As a last resort, if new wood products are required, look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. As of 2007, Americans used about 27% of the wood harvested world-wide. In many instances this wood was harvested by clear cutting virgin forests which leads to soil erosion and adversely impacts climate change. FSC-certified products support responsible forest management, ensures social responsibility in the communities it operates in, and provides planning methods to ensure continued economic viability of the forests being harvested.
Coming soon... using composite materials in your project.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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