Special Releases
American Hardwoods versus Bamboo
Don’t be misled or confused by hardwood imitators. Products made from tropical grasses like bamboo are hardwood pretenders attempting to mirror the unique and remarkable qualities of hardwood, as documented in this comparison chart.
Carbon Dioxide: Climate Change & U.S. Hardwoods
In language that Main Street America will understand, here’s what responsible consumers need to know about CO2 and why incorporating U.S. hardwoods into their homes and businesses will lessen climate change.
Fast Facts on American Hardwoods
Share the message of the positive attributes of American hardwoods. The next time someone asks you about hardwood sustainability, tree harvesting or carbon neutrality, give them the facts: Fast Facts.
How Selecting Materials Impacts Our Lives
There are many factors to consider when choosing a building or decorating material. Some impact the environment more, while others are a cost consideration. Be knowledgeable when making a selection. Compare factors in a product’s life cycle with those of American hardwoods.
Brochures
How Selecting Materials Impacts Our Lives
American Hardwoods and Life Cycle Assessment
Architects, designers and builders active in sustainable design consider many factors when choosing environmentally-friendly building and decorating materials. This new resource will assist you in your sustainable efforts.
Sustainable Solutions
The “Sustainable Solutions” brochure is a full-color 45-page booklet with detailed information about the sustainability of American Hardwoods and their use in green design and building. This brochure also features in-depth profiles of 20 American hardwood species, including strength and mechanical properties.
American Hardwoods by Design
Share the message of the positive attributes of American hardwoods. The next time someone asks you about hardwood sustainability, tree harvesting or carbon neutrality, give them the facts: Fast Facts.
DVD’s
American Hardwoods: The Natural Choice – Video presentation of “American Hardwoods: The Natural Choice”
Experience the aesthetic, practical and environmental virtues of American Hardwoods in this 8 minute presentation and see why hardwoods are “just so easy to love.”
You can order a copy of the DVD “American Hardwoods: The Natural Choice” on our Write & Request page.