100% yes!
In today’s world it’s essential from a moral point and a consumer point that we
support sustainable forestry.
flooringSupplies.co.uk works very closely with all partners to
act appropriately with regards to environmental awareness. Our simple code of practice
is designed to work in harmony with Mother Nature, complementing natural products,
and materials always with an appreciation of the environment. flooringSupplies.co.uk
philosophy and mindset is determined to promote and educate manufacturers and consumer
alike on environmental issues.
Believe it or not there are huge environmental benefits of choosing real wooden
flooring, Far less energy is consumed in timber production, processing and disposal,
than in any other construction material. Today, because the popularity of real wood
flooring has grown, so too has the commitment to vigorous replanting schedules and
responsible harvesting. More trees are grown than are currently harvested so inadvertently
increased demand has had a positive effect and impacted on our environment and natural
timber flooring resource.
To fall in line with the above, flooringSupplies.co.uk work to
a strict code of practice when sourcing materials, which all manufacturers we work
with must abide by before we would consider offering their products and services.
All manufacturers we work with comply with various certified third party environmental
agencies, which include; The PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification schemes), an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation,
founded in 1999, which promotes sustainable managed forests through independent
third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers
of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of
forests.
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