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Eco Friendly Materials

Eco friendly materials are defined as being recycled, reused, or from natural, sustainable sources. Bamboo is the foremost example of this ethic – bamboo grows at the rate of 12 inches of a day. If you cut down a bamboo forest to be used for flooring or furniture, etc., it will grow back very soon. That is what is meant by sustainable.

Recycled and reused items are considered eco friendly materials because no new resources have to be a factor. Reclaimed wood is a great example of this – an entire industry has sprung up rescuing and rehabilitating old wood from deserted buildings. Modern methods allow the old wood to be treated and recut and ready to sell. Not only is this considered recycling, it also brings an element of history and vintage into the space.

Tropical woods can also be considered eco friendly if the woods have received certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is a non-profit organization that works to ensure responsible use of the forests of the world.

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