By K.J. Quinn

The devastating impact of illegal logging on the ecosystems of certain foreign countries is well documented... more

By Luc Robitaille, Vice president of marketing, Mirage

Wood is one of the most natural and sustainable resources available. There are many claims within the hardwood flooring industry that suggest using trees is beneficial for the environment. This is true... more

By Jeff Waldon, Tropical Forest Foundation

So where did that beautiful flooring come from? Most of us would answer that it came from the store, just like milk comes from the cooler at the grocery store and gasoline comes from the pumps at the corner gas station... more

Now in its fifth year of U.S. operations (importing and distribution), Max Windsor Floors continues to expand and grow. This California-based supplier of high-end, engineered hardwood has flourished, even through the last two years of economic shrinkage... more

In a time where so many brands and organizations are joining the green movement, Harris Wood was already there. Being a substance that is green by its very nature, wood is undeniably ecological. In fact, almost no other product comes closer to the essence of green... more

By K.J. Quinn

Consumers and the A&D community are demanding the use of environmentally friendly building materials like hardwood, observers say, but green means much more than simply being renewable... more

By Elise Demboski,Consultant, Wools of New Zealand

Mother Nature really outdid herself when it came to wool. Though it as been around for centuries, wool still continues to amaze us with its benefits—many of which man has yet to replicate... more

Developers of high-density residential communities, including high rises and townhouses, are increasingly drawn to green building for both new structures and renovations... more

By Charlie Nielsen, Technical services manager, W.F. Taylor

For many years non-porous carpets have typically been installed with the use of pressure-sensitive adhesives. This method allowed the adhesive to totally dry to a tacky state before installation... more

Beautiful, solid, durable, green, sustainable and exotic are some of the words that may be used to describe Bamboo Fusion, the latest offering from Dansk Hardwood. Its rapidly increasing popularity is easily explained... more