GOOD WOOD
Furniture and Objects From Sustainable Materials
Materials Eligible for use in Good Wood.
Each piece submitted must be made of at least 70% wood from an alternative source. Alternative sources are:
1. Salvaged Lumber. Wood from trees that have been cut down (or fallen over) for purposes other than making lumber. This category includes: urban, rural or orchard trees that are being cleared; forest deadfalls; pruning from backyard trees; lake and river recovered logs. Some salvaged lumber is certified by Smartwood.
2. Wood from Certified Well-Managed Forests. These forests are managed according to guidelines which protect the forest environment, regulate the impact on local communities and ensure sustained yield and species diversity for long-term economic viability. The Forest Stewardship Council www.certifiedwood.org is an umbrella organization, which sets these criteria. Under-utilized tropical species from well-managed forests can be used as a substitute for mahogany, rosewood, etc.
3. Recycled/Reclaimed. This is a broad definition. It includes anything that has already been used for one purpose, which will be made into something else. Possible sources include materials removed from buildings during demolition or remodeling; pallets; dunnage; old furniture.
4. Scrap. Pieces made from off cuts that would not normally be viable and would be thrown away are eligible.
5. Wood Alternatives. Work made of wood alternatives such as grain boards (wheat, sunflower seed, etc.) or bamboo are eligible.
6. High Yield/Low Waste Processes. Designs or processes that achieve extremely high yields will be considered, especially when used in conjunction with environmentally friendly materials.
If you work in a sustainable medium or design/process that is not listed above please justify your submission in the space provided for documentation on the entry form.
Work that is glued and finished with low or non-toxic materials is preferred. Please document any environmentally friendly shop practices, such as waste recycling or energy efficiency.
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