This week on Green By Design, Erica takes us into the world of wood. Find out about the different types of wood sourcing, eco composites, and the different certifications available. Each option will then be ranked on how sustainable it is.

Certifications and Organizations:

- FSC - https://fsc.org/en

- SFI - https://forests.org/labelsandclaims/

- PEFC - https://www.pefc.org/

- CARB - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/

- Greenguard Gold - www.ul.com/resources/ul-greeng…rtification-program

Companies:

- Roseburg - https://www.roseburg.com/

- Copeland - https://www.copelandfurniture.com/

- Angel City Lumber - https://www.angelcitylumber.com/

- 805 Woodworks - https://www.805woodworks.com/

- Fireside Lodge - https://firesidelodgefurniture.com/

Studies:

- https://www.tinyecohomelife.com/is-mdf-sustainable

- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618325095

- https://meridian.allenpress.com/fpj/article/68/4/414/73774/Cost-Benefit-Analysis-of-Medium-Density-Fiberboard

- https://healthymaterialslab.org/material-collections/affordable-flooring-materials

- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338015478_Possibilities_for_Manufacturing_Eco-friendly_Medium_Density_Fibreboards_from_Recycled_Fibres_-_a_Review