OVERVIEW
Is wood a sustainable material? It depends: a table made from reclaimed wood has a much smaller environmental footprint than one sourced from a monoculture plantation that replaced a rainforest.
Defining responsible material sourcing—and then finding responsibly sourced products—is complicated. Here you will find in-depth resources that detail the benefits and challenges of using biobased materials, reclaimed wood, fly ash, and other materials. Our resources also detail which companies and industries are ahead of the curve in offering responsible choices.
What about the materials you don’t use? Using less is always a good idea—as long as that doesn’t compromise performance.
Doing more with less takes knowledge and attention: it’s about investing in human resources instead of wasting natural resources. And since our small planet has more humans every day, we’re not likely to run out of them anytime soon. Durability, efficient structural systems, and repairing and retrofitting rather than replacing are all key strategies to consider.
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FSC to Use Forensics to Uncover Criminal Forestry Practices
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City Mice Get Tougher Faster, Geneticists Say
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President Obama Gives Biobased Products a Boost
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President Barack Obama has issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to significantly increase procurement of biobased products
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Oregon Startup Makes Crude Oil from Plastic
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Recycled Content in Carpet Pads Brings Hazardous Chemicals
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California Legislation Requires Carpet Recycling
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Data on HDPE and PET Recycling Shows Environmental Benefits
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First Statewide Paint Recycling Program Launched in Oregon
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New Plastic Homes Released in UK
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Asphalt Shingle Recycling Program Launched
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