What should consumers look for in green, sustainably-harvested wood flooring?
AnswerGood question! You just can’t tell by looking at boards if they are sustainably-harvested flooring. Lewis Buchner, CEO of EcoTimber in San Rafael, CA, has been working with the Forest Stewardship Council and sustainably-harvest woods since 1992. EcoTimer has introduced the first bamboo flooring manufactured without formaldehyde. This product has no out-gassing of formaldehyde fumes into the home or office. EcoTimer understands that being green means harvesting their wood or bamboo sustainably, and keeping toxins out of the air in their customer’s homes. Their goal is to remain on the cutting edge of what it means to be a “green” company, with their products and with their own operations. With that said, this is what Mr. Buchner suggests what consumers should look for in green, sustainably-harvested wood flooring: • Look for the Forest Stewardship Council certification on the wood flooring packaging, and also ask your flooring dealer to show you their invoice from their supplier w
