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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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Warmer weather, longer days, more sunshine -- for camping and hiking enthusiasts, spring marks the beginning of adventure. Before you load your tent in the trunk or hit the trails, it’s a good idea to take a quick refresher course on what you can do to minimize the risk of forest fires. AltruWood has compiled a few of the most important forest fire facts and prevention tips so you can enjoy the great...


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  If you're investigating how to be more green at home, you can table thoughts of Teslas and off-the-grid houses. Remember, being more environmentally responsible doesn't have to sap your savings account and it doesn't have to change your entire standard of living. In our perpetual quest to be more environmentally responsible, AltruWood believes that just a little bit of effort can make a big impact....


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When you imagine a cold winter night spent indoors, you’ll often think of this beacon of warmth: the wood burning stove. While cast iron wood stoves may conjure images of old-fashioned comfort, experts agree they come with consequences, both for your health and the environment. Here are some pros and cons to of this traditional heating method from AltruWood.   Con: Environmental Impact Historians...


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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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When you’re installing or re-staining your wood floors, you have a specific image in mind: a gleaming expanse of floor shining in the sunlight. But if you’re finishing wood floors for the first time--or even if you’re an experienced professional--sometimes the end result doesn’t measure up to what you’d hoped for. It’s what you might call a finish failure. The good news is there are things...


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Perhaps you’ve heard the term “FSC-certified” before. If you’ve spent much time around companies that value sustainable building practices, like AltruWood, then chances are, you may even know that the acronym stands for Forest Stewardship Council. But what does all that talk about sustainability and certification really mean? Is an FSC-certified board really any different than any other board? The...


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A different turn this week, as we look at recent Tweets that seem worthy of another look. We joined the Twitterverse to share ideas and designs that inspire us, plus highlight news from the green building and lumber industries. We look forward to expanding our online universe, with continued Tweets and follows, and we will be spending more time hanging out on our Facebook page. "Like" us to find out what...


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When it comes to wood flooring, you might think that one floor is like another. Once upon a time, it was all part of tree that grew in a forest somewhere. Who knows where that tree grew, or how it was cut down, or what standards were used in its harvesting? The truth is that due to legislation passed in 2008, not only can you know where your wood came from and how it was harvested, your flooring...


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