eco terms, eco glossary, green terms, organic terms

Below are some common terms for the organic lifestyle:

Bamboo - Clothing made out of this largest member of the grass family is smoother than you might think.

Eco-Friendly - Almost all of our manufactures have a strict eco-friendly policy, which means they inflict as little harm to the environment as possible.

FSC certified wood - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): Many of the fine furniture we sell are produced with FSC 100% Certified, formaldehyde-free real wood. Manufactured in the USA. Most products use local resources and are produced in the United States.

Organic - Most of our products have been certified by accredited global organizations to be considered organically produced. Below are some of the criteria:

Avoidance of most synthetic chemical inputs (e.g. fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics, food additives, etc), genetically modified organisms, irradiation, and the use of sewage sludge;

Use of farmland that has been free from chemicals for a number of years (often, three or more);

Keeping detailed written production and sales records (audit trail);

Maintaining strict physical separation of organic products from non-certified products;

Undergoing periodic on-site inspections.

Manufactured in the USA - Most products use local resources and are produced in the United States.

Paulownia Wood - Native to Asia, Paulownia grows 40-50 feet tall and is today used for much of our furniture. It is a fast-growing and lightweight, fire and decay resistant, and stains beautifully.

Reclaimed Wood - We love manufactures who reclaim their materials from existing sources. For example, many of our wood products are procured from the ruins of vintage buildings and reinvented in beautiful furniture.