Wood

WOOD

 

Material Guide

 

Category: 
Natural material, renewable, recyclable, carbon neutral
Other names: 
Timber, cellulose
Short description: 
Wood is organic and biodegradable material found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
Impact on the environment: 
Carbon neutral by the material. High impact caused by deforestation
Use: 
Fuel, furniture and building industry, art and craftwork, jewellery and more
Types: 
Softwood (Cedar, fir, pine, larch…), Hardwood (Birch, cherry, chestnut, ebony, eucalyptus, maple etc..)
What to look for? 
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!
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