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In addition to their beauty and the many products they provide, trees trap carbon and other particles produced by pollution. Unfortunately, billions of acres of forests around the world have been destroyed to meet the ever-increasing demand for exotic woods, farmland, and industrial growth. An average of 80,000 acres of tropical rainforest is destroyed on a daily basis, along with the diverse plants and animals that live there. This deforestation decreases overall air quality because it releases billions of tons of carbon into the air and kills the largest air purifiers on the planet: trees. You can help by carefully considering the origin of the wood products you buy. Is it from a renewable resource? Does it support indigenous peoples? Naturally, it also makes sense to use recycled wood whenever possible.

This distinctive outdoor room is built with local, biodegradable, and renewable materials.

Eco-friendly kitchens have recycling bins for paper, glass, metal, plastic, and compostable foods.