Unlike traffic, Eskom and Bitcoin, I wouldn’t say sustainable timber is a topic of conversation that comes up at every braai.
(Sorry, neither is Bitcoin any longer, because those peeps seem to have gone rather quiet.)
Still, when you reach the age where people are talking about renovations and building and home improvements, you’ll start to notice things.
You don’t have to be in the game to know that chopping down ancient trees for timber decks is probably not the smartest thing to do. You most likely also know that there are alternative sustainable timbers that you could use, that would significantly reduce the impact you have on the environment.
But do you really know why it is non-negotiable that we should all use sustainable timber?
For the ‘why’, here’s the 101:
27 football fields a minute – that should really hit home.
The next box to tick is what exactly ‘sustainable timber’ means:
In order to ensure that you’re choosing sustainable timber, you need to A) make sure that it’s locally grown and B) confirm with the supplier that the timber is sourced from sustainably managed plantations.
So, which local timber ticks all the boxes? Rhino Wood, the environmental, social and economical solution, is on the money.
Here are five reasons why:
In other words, if we’re not thinking sustainable, we’re not really thinking at all.
To find out more about Rhino Wood’s range, and how they can help you with your next project, check out their website here.
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