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  1. Ipê Verus Thermal Density Bamboo: A Head-To-Head Comparison

    Ipê Diagonal Side By Side with Thermal Density Bamboo

    Here is a quick comparison to help clarify why one product is better than the other. Both Ipê and MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® are elegant products. They both exhibit properties that make it desirable to showcase on your project. But one is on a collision trajectory with sustainability. If you are in the middle of your decision journey and deeply consider factors, this article is a good read.

    It will probably take less than 5 minutes and will arm you with facts that will support whatever choice you make. Most people in the North American market are not familiar with Thermal Density Bamboo engineered products. If you are a professional in deck design and building, this article will provide data-based decisions to help you talk to your clients.

    Comparison Factors Included:

    • Aesthetics
    • Aging
    • Color
    • Botany
    • Breaking Strength
    • Carbon Footprint
    • Close-ups Photos
    • Cost Density
    • Distribution
    • Durability
    • Fires Resistance
    • Form Factors
    • Growth Rate
    • Hardness
    • Inventory
    • Manufacturing
    • Product Care
    • Sourcing
    • Stability
    • Sustainability
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  2. FSC Is Part of the Solution

    FSC Is Part of the Solution

    This post is a quick background on the Forest Stewardship Council, the FSC. The are an important part of the supply chain for wood and paper products in the consumer market.

    You will find that many products in our catalog are FSC certified. FSC stands for The Forest Stewardship Council. The web page for the FSC is fsc.org. FSC Certifications works outside of state regulations, and is an example of a non-state market driven environmental governance. This means that it uses the market place to drive the sustainable management of forests. The FSC Label is an example of the use of public purchasing power to create shifts in industry and regulate the negative environmental impacts of deforestation. When you purchase products that have the FSC label you are contributing to the solution of deforestation.

    Mission and Vision

    Protecting forests for future generations. The Forest Stewardship Council represents a global shift from government to governance and its creation is a primary example of the use of market and economic factors to create movement on a global environmental issue. The evolving historical context in which the FSC was formed is theorized to reflect a much broader skepticism towards state power and as a consequence a shift away from traditional state-centric forms of regulation. That said, although the FSC transcends national boundaries, the state continues to play a part in the regulatory landscape of the domestic forest and as such the FSC must develop appropriate domestic governance to reflect this.

    Useful Links

    • FSC.org
    • FSC Facebook
    • FSC YouTube
    • FSC Twitter
    • FSC Pinterest
    • FSC Wiki Page
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