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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
Composed of 45 countries, have certification system and environmental standards for harvesting trees |
Innerconnectivity
Connecting concepts of rocks, trees and water to stress importance in sustainability efforts
| LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design):Certification program for green building
| Tree Plantations:
Produce wood products, with poor sustainability outcomes
| USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council):
Dedicated to sustainable building design and construction
| USFC Wood:
Responsibly harvested and can be tracked down to the forest where it was produced
| VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds):
Are present as toxins in products, which can lead to potential health risks
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