Not exact matches
FSC and PEFC are international associations that promote responsible forestry by providing proof that finished products contain
wood that has been gathered from responsibly managed sources, as well as
recycled fibre and controlled
wood.
McDonald's has announced that as of October 2015, all centrally - sourced packaging that is distributed across its 38 European markets is chain - of - custody certified, with
wood fibre coming from
recycled sources or forests certified to one of two globally recognized standards for responsible forest management: Forest Stewardship Council (
FSC) standard or a Programme for Endorsement of Forest -LSB-...]
If you are concerned about the environmental effects of using natural
wood baby toys, some manufacturers are making toys from Forest Stewardship Council
FSC - certified
wood and
recycled wood to promote preserving our forests.
These portable speakers from eco-minded brand House of Marley are made from
recycled plastics, bamboo, and
FSC - certified
woods.
Mixt Greens was built following the USGBC's guidelines for green building and the space includes
FSC certified
wood, formaldehyde free plywood, zero - VOC paints, renewable and
recycled materials and energy efficient appliances, making it not only impressive but totally hip too.
Recycled wood, such as deconstruction salvage, could be
FSC - certified, while our river salvage, landslide salvage, lahar salvage and plantation cull
wood could be certified under a standard of Rainforest Alliance.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES Super-insulated construction (R - 40 walls and R - 60 roof) Photovoltaic solar panels Solar hot water (evacuated panels) High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials
FSC certified
wood products
Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter sun.
One good way to reduce extreme deforestation (the clear - cutting of forests) is to look for
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified
wood and paper products, as well as Rainforest Alliance - certified products (see logos to the right)-- and of course reduce, reuse, and
recycle all forest / paper products.
* Advanced double 2x4 framed walls w / foam insulation; * Active solar water heating and solar photovoltaics; * High efficiency electrical heat pump / natural cooling; * Heat recovery ventilator and Energy Star appliances; * Drought resistant landscaping and rainwater collection; * Efficient low - flow faucets and dual - flush toilets; * Reclaimed lumber flooring and
recycled cork floors; *
FSC wood cabinets w /
recycled paper countertops; * High - efficiency windows oriented for natural light; * Accent siding reclaimed from Cuthbert Amphitheater; and * Zero VOC paints throughout the house.