GREEN BUILDING

At General Woodcraft, we’re committed to integrating green business practices and green products into all that we do.

That means we operate our business in an environmentally responsible manner through careful energy use, proper job waste management and materials recycling.

• Whenever possible, we select wood products derived from renewable resources. And we obtain our materials from suppliers who are pledged to use sustained yield practices. Even our custom window manufacturer, JELD-WEN, has received a Chain of Custody certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
• General Woodcraft participates in a number of programs that promote and assure sustainable yield forest management across the globe including the Forest Stewardship Council and Scientific Certified Systems.
• Our Chain of Custody SCS Certification Registration Number is SCS-COC-001560 for distribution of hardwood lumber products to include Exterior decking, flooring, plywood, and mouldings.

 The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. With offices in 46 countries, the FSC provides standards, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry.

Products that carry the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they are harvested from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.

The international, nonprofit Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity in 20 countries across five continents, working with large corporations, small companies and consumers worldwide to bring responsibly produces goods and services to the global marketplace.

The Rainforest Alliance broke new ground in 1989 when it launched its SmartWood program, the first global forestry certification program. SmartWood or Scientific Certified Systems Chain of Custody certification verifies the flow of FSC-certified forest products through the supply chain beyond harvesting, to sawmills, manufacturers, brokers, distributors / retailers such as General Woodcraft, assuring that products carrying the FSC label have been harvested according to the practices of sustained yield forestry.

• General Woodcraft’s entire family of Mataverde® Premium Hardwood Decking products is an outstanding example of the high quality, responsibly-harvested products we stock and distribute.

Available with FSC certification, Mataverde Premium Hardwood Decking is a collection of the finest Ipe, Cumaru and Garapa decking products available. These all-natural hardwoods are very dense, extremely durable, naturally fire resistant, free of toxic preservatives and can be virtually maintenance free. These products have proven themselves in residential and commercial projects in all 50 states and in many parts of the world, in some cases for more than 50 years.

General Woodcraft also ascribes to the sustainable forestry practices and principles recommended by the Hardwood Council.

Our selection of Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors is another example of General woodcraft's commitment to partnering with environmentally responsible companies and product offerings. JELD-WEN has received the Department of Energy's EnergyStar Partner of the Year Award and has also earned Chain of Custody certification status from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

Another example of partnering with responsible manufacturers is General Woodcraft's selection of Signature Cabinetry as their main line of fine custom cabinetry. Signature Cabinetry has recently received KCMA certification for their continued commitment to environmental stewardship.

• Another product that meets the guidelines of sustained yield forestry is General Woodcraft’s Zhubao® Bamboo.

Beautiful, high-performance bamboo is considered by many to be the world’s most environmentally-friendly wood. It is the fastest growing plant on earth and has been known to grow 4 feet in 24 hours. Bamboo thrives from sea level to as high as 4,000 meters and is distributed across tropical, subtropical and mild temperate zones covering some 61.75 million acres worldwide

Bamboo is more stable than teak, mahogany, black walnut, oak and many other commonly-used woods. It’s harder than maple, oak, ash, walnut, cherry and others. And with rich, natural beauty, bamboo lends itself for a wide variety of applications, including flooring and plywood for casework.

These quality products and many others are just one expression of our commitment to the environment and sustainable natural resources.