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Reclaimed Wood Style Elements: Trim




20
Jul

Standout interior design really comes down to unique details. If you want to refresh your aesthetic without undertaking a full-blown renovation, a trim project is an excellent option. We've pulled together a few of our favorite reclaimed wood trim ideas to give your home a quick update. (more...)


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Radiating Warmth: Why FSC Jatoba Flooring Will Last the Long Haul




17
Jul

Every property is an investment and selecting quality materials is an important part of maintaining that investment. For high traffic areas, jatoba is one of the best-value building materials on the market. Get the details on this beautiful, unique, and durable material for your next project. (more...)


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Why FSC®?: Illegal Logging Hurts Everyone




02
Jul

Why is sustainable forestry so vital and the crux of our business? Explore why we need to put a stop to the illegal logging industry and promote responsibility through FSC® lumber instead. (more...)


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Ethical Consumerism–Reclaimed Wood and Purchasing Power




18
May

7.1 billion people call the earth home, yet humans are often blind to the impact that they have on their ecosystems. AltruWood considers some ways to cultivate a healthier future for our planet. (more...)


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Why You Should Recycle Your Wood Products




27
Jan

Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are the buzzwords of the new millennium. At AltruWood, our expertise in recycled wood and FSC-certified wood products places us at the intersection of sustainability and design. Looking for a New Year's Resolution? Why not try to recycle wood better, consider how wood products fit into the country’s recycling practices. In 2009 alone, Americans generated...


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Thanksgiving: Why be Thankful for Trees?




20
Nov

‘Tis the season for trees! From Christmas trees to holiday wreaths, they form the centerpiece of many holiday festivities during this time of year. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, AltruWood would like to express our deepest thanks and respect for these gentlest of giants. Beyond the obvious—trees provide us and other creatures with shelter, as well as the beautiful, quality wood we have come...


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FSC asks USGBC to Define “Approved Equivalent” for LEED




06
Aug

There’s a new standard in place for construction firms and designers interested in green building: LEED version 4 has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. It’s the beginning of the next chapter in the U.S. building industry, but the new standard does not come without its quirks for companies like AltruWood, who are committed to providing sustainable building materials. One piece of the standard,...


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How Wildlife Benefits from Responsible Wood Use




27
Jan

The responsible use of wood has numerous benefits for people, but how does it impact all of the other creatures with whom we share this planet? AltruWood recognizes the far-reaching benefits of recycled wood products, and would like to take a moment to highlight how our practices benefit wildlife. Responsible forestry ensures that the minimum number of trees is harvested for human use, and does...


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Brief History of FSC Certification




24
Jan

You may have noticed a particular logo and a set of initials on our website here at Altruwood: the letters FSC and a picture of a squiggly-looking tree with a checkmark. From the way we feature it, from our FSC Ipe siding to our FSC certified wood flooring, you can tell we’re proud to have earned this logo. But if you’re not familiar with the world of forestry and ecology, perhaps you’re not sure...


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How Bad Forestry Devastates People and Nations, and How the FSC Can Help




13
Jan

Do you know the origin of the wood products you recently purchased? Few people do. AltruWood specializes in providing consumers with recycled and reclaimed wood products that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Less than 20 percent of forestry products in the US are FSC-certified. What does this mean for the environment and global economy, and why are responsible forestry practices...


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