As Boomers pass on their homes to children or beneficiaries, they’re passing along a carbon custody chain that’s breaking as renovations spike. This resets a massive carbon clock that’s resting inside.
Cabinets That Store Carbon, Reforestation, and Climate Positive NOW! We’re proud to announce that Quebec’s Caron Industries has joined ClimatePositiveNOW.org to educate cabinet makers, designers, and consumers about materials that go beyond sustainable. The wood components in kitchen cabinets actually store more carbon than is released in their production and use. That’s the definition of … Read more
Three Sustainability Benefits of Laminate Flooring Made from Responsibly Harvested Wood: 1. Wood-based laminate flooring utilizes more harvested wood fiber Solid wood lumber and furniture operations can only use about half of the wood fiber they harvest, while NALFA member flooring products are made from the rest of that harvested fiber. The usage is impressive … Read more
We‘ve got our work cut out for us. Climate Consultant and Activist, Former Chief Sustainability Officer for the ASID, Jon Strassner agreed when he spoke on “The Carbon Denominator” panel at the AWFS Fair in July. Climate consultant and activist Jon Strassner speaking on “The Carbon Denominator” panel at the AWFS Fair.
There’s no avoiding the headlines. Temperatures, fires, and floods are breaking new records this summer, all signs that it’s truly time to step up our efforts to meaningfully address climate change. Our mission is to increase the use of materials that are proven to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment, to protect our … Read more
Climate positive means the same thing as carbon negative, and it’s a lot easier to say. Wood-based building materials already store more carbon than their production releases.
Toppan Interamerica’s KIRI paper veneer won a Red Dot 2023 Award for Product Design. It stains and finishes like real wood veneer, with more than five times less environmental impact.
Climate doom paralyzes more than it motivates. Here’s how clear communication, education and action can turn climate anxiety into progress your stakeholders will want to join.
Sustainability is not optional Whether or not the majority of CEOs privately worry about climate change, over 90 percent say that commitment to sustainability is essential to their company’s success. The competitive advantages are many, and have little to do with politics. Sustainable brands are magnetic—to consumers, employees, and investorsPhoto by ThisisEngineering RAEng on UnsplashConsumers … Read more
RESTON, VA. — The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) and its membership have partnered with the ClimatePositiveNOW.org movement to help educate designers and consumers understand the sustainability advantages of the wood-based materials used in kitchens and cabinets. A growing body of research is further reinforcing the understanding of wood’s important role in helping mitigate climate … Read more
