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Wood Improves Wellness, A Study Affirms

Wood Improves Wellness, A Study Affirms

Wood is a unique building material. It is organic, flexible, yet strong. Moreover, wood has a contribution to human health. Research has shown much evidence that wood promotes wellbeing.   A whitepaper from Stora Enso Wood Product claims that wood products can reduce stress and boost productivity. This can be seen from the lower heart […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
Why Wood Traceability Matters

Why Wood Traceability Matters

Have you imagined knowing the original source of your wooden desk? Maybe the wood was imported legally from an Indonesian forest or from an illegal logging site somewhere. The method of tracing wood products into its original source is known as wood traceability.   Traceability is the ability to track finished wood products to its […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
All You Need to Know about FSC®️ and SVLK

All You Need to Know about FSC®️ and SVLK

Purchasing wood requires a lot of thoughts and considerations. Legality and Sustainability certificate will ensure that the wood you buy and use does not come from forests that may undergo deforestation which is harmful for the planet that we live in.   Illegal logging is dangerous for our forest. There are companies doing illegal logging […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
What is Sustainable Forest Management?

What is Sustainable Forest Management?

Deforestation is a major danger to our environment. With forest destruction, comes the ecosystem instability that can affect the world in the long term. Sustainably managed forest is the key for a better future. Sustainably managed forest is a type of forest that is managed using the principle of sustainability. Sustainable forest management is a […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
Analyzing Carbon Storage in Wood

Analyzing Carbon Storage in Wood

Global warming is real, and carbon emission is the main suspect. Fossil fuel emits 21,3 billion tonnes of CO2 per year into the air, polluting the air and corroding the atmosphere. One way to reduce its effect is by utilizing carbon storage in wood.   The concept of carbon storage in wood is simple: forests […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
Comparing Wood vs Other Materials

Comparing Wood vs Other Materials

  Wood has been an essential building material for thousands of years. From England villages to American settlers, many civilizations use wood as main construction material. Even in the modern times, wood plays a crucial role in architecture. Not only beautiful, wood also has many advantages over other building materials. These are some of the […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
Types of Wood Glue

Types of Wood Glue

Are you a woodworker, carpenter, or hobbyist? If so, a wood glue must be in your tools of choice. Yes, wood glue is an essential item for everyone who works with wood.   Wood glue has chemicals that let itself bond to wood substance firmly, sometimes quickly. The strength and quickness depends on its composition. […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
The Importance of Low-Emitting Wood

The Importance of Low-Emitting Wood

People often use wood in their home, as a construction material, furniture, or just decoration. While wood is a healthy, organic material, it has a hidden detrimental effect that you may not know. A way to counteract this effect is by using low emission wood. Have you ever felt your eyes hurting while being near […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article
A Danger to Health: The Impacts of Low Quality Wood

A Danger to Health: The Impacts of Low Quality Wood

Wood is, according to research, a material that has a positive impact on the human body. However, this may not be the case for low quality wood. Instead of boosting wellness, low quality wood negatively affects human bodies.   Low quality woods and low quality wood products can be toxic to the human body because […]

Dec 09, 2021 Article