Look for makers that work with sustainably harvested wood that might have certifications such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Program, to name the most world known. Types of wood that are considered sustainable: Oak, maple, white ash, bamboo, black cherry, mahogany and pine.
Did you know?
One tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year , but it also emits water into the atmosphere? Trees are the best!