If you are taking on a construction project, it is smart to make sustainable choices. As the world’s resources dwindle and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions is on the rise, choosing materials which have a positive impact on the environment is a no-brainer! One such material is timber.
Have you heard of an urban jungle? In Western countries, it is not too common to see flourishing forest life in the middle of a city. But the concept of an urban jungle is becoming something to which we all need to pay more attention, with governments looking at how to create greener cities to tackle climate change.
As the demand for sustainable choices grows, eco-friendly construction continues to gain more attention in the industry. The term refers to building methods, materials and principles which reduce the negative effect construction has on the planet.
Is it better to opt for wood from a plantation or a natural forest? If you’re unsure, we’ve got everything you need to know about both right here.
What is the FSC, and why should it be a label you look out for when buying timber?
Renewable materials are those that are infinite, meaning that we will never run out of them. So is timber truly renewable, or is the way we are harvesting it leading to an inevitable end.
We look at some of the most common causes of wood deterioration and how to keep it preserved.
Thankfully, forests still cover about 30% of the land, but the rates they are disappearing at are alarming. Between 1990 and 2016, the world lost 1.3 million square kilometres of trees. To put that into perspective, that’s an area larger than South Africa.
Businesses are coming to be increasingly familiar with the demand to act to decrease their carbon footprints. In this post we break down the meaning of the terms surrounding sustainability.
At EcoChoice, we are dedicated to doing our bit to help reduce CO2 and fight climate change. That’s why we are here to support the #WoodCO2tsLess campaign.
Here at EcoChoice we have long known the importance of preserving the world’s precious forests. However, a huge amount of construction work for properties both private and commercial depends on wood sourced from these forests.
Treating timber, particularly softwood, with preservatives, or putting it through specially designed industrial processes, can significantly extend its lifespan.