Protecting the environment doesn’t require major sacrifices. Instead, it is the small decisions over time that will make a difference for our planet. One choice comes into your hands when you plan to select a wood floor. The following simple step ensures that your floor was produced responsibly.
Look for the Forest Stewardship Council certification when you purchase a wood floor, or any wood product. This ensures that your purchase was harvested responsibility, with no hazardous pesticides or harm to any indigenous people.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) started in 1993 as a way to help manufacturers, distributors and consumers make sure that the wood they use was obtained in an environmentally sound way. With re-certification annually and a structured certification process, the FSC’s approach has led to recognition by over 50 countries and every major environmental group. In the United States, FSC certification has become the standard for green building and green certifications.
It’s the everyday choices that can make a difference, particularly when everyone works together to make things better. Take one small step to protect our planet by looking for the FSC certification on your wood flooring options and any other wood products you purchase.
