Jeff Hiller is a Board member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a large non-profit coalition of major industry players committed to promoting sustainable practices. Contact him at jhillergo@yahoo.com.
When it comes to sustainable choices, there is sometimes a misconception that avoiding wood products is a good thing to do. Not so. While deforestation is a significant problem that must be addressed through more careful sourcing, there is almost nothing better than long-lasting products using solid wood from well managed forests.
