Minimize Pollution
- Emissions from gas and oil used in the production of steel have increased dramatically since the 1950's and have contributed significantly to acid rain- sterilizing our lakes and rivers - killing our trees and wildlife.
- Aluminum production results in 8 times the air emissions and 300 times the water consumption as lumber production.
- Concrete production is estimated to emit almost 3 times more carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, and produces 5 times more solid waste than the production of lumber.
In contrast, wood does what wood substitutes cannot do. While trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide, cleaning the air we breathe.