Sustainability
Environmentally-friendly and good for your mental health.
As more people make greener choices with their lifestyles and find new ways to reduce their carbon footprint, creating a home that is environmentally friendly is high on the list. This, coupled with wood being one of the biggest trending materials of the year, makes it easy to see exactly why it's a natural choice.
It’s a renewable material
Wood is known to be one of the most naturally renewable energy sources, which means it will have less of an impact on the environment compared to other materials. It’s a readily-available resource which we’re not going to run out of anytime soon.
It lasts a really long time
A wide variety of factors affect how long a wooden product lasts, including the type of wood and the treatment that has been applied to it. It can last longer than a lifetime – sometimes over 100 years. The longer wood lasts, the less energy is used on the production of new products, which in turn makes it better for the environment.
It can be recycled and reused
While wood does last a lifetime, it’s alsothe ideal material for recycling. Using recycled & reclaimed wood keeps the carbon footprint very low and means limiting the use of freshly-milled timber. And, of course, the other benefit is that reclaimed wood furniture is full of character and raw, rustic charm that only time-worn timber can provide.
It absorbs carbon dioxide
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which lowers the overall carbon footprint of wood. Once wood absorbs CO2, it is stored there and remains out of the atmosphere. Wood is the one of the only truly sustainable building materials.
It has a positive effect on your mental health
Research has shown that reducing the amount of man-made materials and introducing natural alternatives, such as wood, lowers stress and anxiety levels when you're at home. The positive emotional experience that wood causes, such as proximity to nature, warmth, homeliness and a relaxing effect, make it the perfect choice.