Sustainability: Where Our Wood Comes From
31st May 2015
Wood is one of the most precious materials that we have on Earth. It gives us air to breathe, warmth at night and has helped us build homes for thousands of years.
And even though we have phones, computers and concrete slabs, wood will always have a significant presence in the home.
At Custom Creations we pride ourselves on our eco-friendliness by using environmentally sustainable wood in all of our bespoke fitted furniture. By respecting our environment we can do what we do best with a clear conscience and a beautiful end product.
Whether we’re building a custom vanity unit or fitted bookcase, we always have sustainability in mind. Here are the two things we look for when we’re sourcing wood for our fitted furniture:
Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international association that sets global standards in order to encourage and sustain responsible forest management. The ‘forest of origin’ is inspected independently for its sustainability and then evaluated against environmental, social and economic criteria set by the FSC. This helps to make sure that we use our forests conscientiously, replenishing them as they are used, and protecting them for future generations to come.
PEFC
PEFC is another international organization committed to promoting sustainable forest management. Standing for “Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification”, it’s the world’s largest certification system and covers over 263 million hectares of forest.
Improve your home with conscience-clear fitted furniture in Southampton and Bournemouth. Visit the Custom Creations showroom in Verwood – you can find us off Ringwood Road (B3081) in the Ebblake Industrial Estate. Alternatively you can call to arrange a design consultation with a member of our team; you can come to us or we can come to you, whatever’s easiest for you.
Call us on 01202 823 231 or email office@customcreations.furniture to get in touch today.