How Reclaimed Wood is Better for the Environment
In whatever way we can, we all want to do our part to better the environment. This may mean recycling or taking the bus into work (or carpooling) rather than driving. Your home design or furnishings can also be a way to better the environment, depending on the materials you use. Reclaimed wood not only looks great, but it can be a boon for an eco-friendly homeowner trying to find the right furnishings for their home. Here are a few ways that reclaimed wood is better for the environment than other materials: It’s Recycled You won’t have to worry about raw materials being produced when you take on a project with reclaimed wood. This wood has already been cut and shaved down into planks for railcars or cargo board planks. This will significantly reduce your carbon footprint, and the more popular reclaimed wood becomes, the less need we have to cut down trees in order to get the wood we need. It’s Recyclable It’s not just that reclaimed wood is a recycled product — it’s also recyclable.