In addition to individual business, the Sustainable Woods Network has member organizations that represent several businesses as well.Northwest Certified Forestry represents several small woodland owners throughout the Northwest. Members meet FSC Pacific Coast Standards and provide a wide-range of products. The Evergreen Ecoforestry program of Evergreen Land Trust in Deming, Wash. is featured in this NCF profile.
Littlefield’s Wood Products, “Made in Maine”
New Sustainable Woods Network member Chris Littlefield has had a lot to be thankful for in the past year. Chris’s business, Littlefield’s Wood Products, tripled in sales volume in 2011, despite a tough economy. Although Littlefield’s Wood Parts has had a prosperous 2011, there are a few things Chris values above its success. The two things he is most proud of is he can say he lives in the same town he grew up in and built his own business. Littlefield’s Wood Products is a member of the Maine Wood Products association and Chris is proud to say all of his products are “Made in Maine.”
Earth Day 2012 “Green-Up Your Workplace Challenge”
The folks at Vermont Woods Studios are following up their “Buy American-Made” holiday shopping challenge with a new “Green-Up Your Workplace Challenge” in time for Earth Day 2012. Read all about it, think about what you can do to make your workplace a little greener, and join them on Facebook for the virtual event!
Vermont’s Organic Furniture
I haven’t been able to find a definition for organic furniture yet but I do think Vermont would logically be the place to start. The organic food movement has been around for over a century but has picked up more steam in the last 20 years as people become more aware of where their food comes from. I think the next step for the organic movement is into the world of organic furniture.
Quality, Hand-Crafted Cabinets and Built-In’s With A Commitment To Detail
At Beech Tree, Nic and his fellow workers strive for excellence in three areas:
- Customer Service
- Choice of material
- Construction details
According to Nic, customer service is what sets them apart. “We’re not going to stop till you’re satisfied,” he says.
A Sustainable Future With Ohio Woodlands
Ohio Woodlands produces kiln-dried and planed wood pieces for home, business, and hobbyist use. The pieces are one-step away from the finished product and sustainably sourced from the Coldwell family tree farm. Jared Coldwell is currently seeking a conservation easement on the property through the Forest Legacy Program to ensure the 10,000 trees and property itself will never be developed in the future.
Carved Spoon by David Hurwitz featured in “History of Woodworking in Vermont”
Sustainable Woods member David Hurwitz is included in a special exhibit entitled, “History of Woodworking in Vermont, 1791 – Today.” The exhibit will be displayed around Vermont and New England.
Welcome Rugged Traditions Log & Timberframes to SWN!
Caleb Larson, Craftsman and Owner at Rugged Traditions joins Sustainable Woods! Caleb specializes in hand-crafted timberframe joinery and log building, and is passionate about time-honored craftsmanship. Caleb also discusses being involved with his favorite local timberframe project: the Silver Park Bench Shelter Project. Read more!
Join Our “Buy American Made” Holiday Shopping Challenge
Vermont Woods Studios is promoting a “Buy American Made” challenge for this holiday season! Did you know 10,000 jobs could be generated if everyone spent just $3.33 on American made goods? Check out where the folks at Vermont Woods Studios began their holiday shopping and their advice.
Relax and Just Lean Back with Nikita Indoor Outdoor Convertibles
Nikita Grigoriev, designer of the first patented futon, tells about his new line of indoor/outdoor convertible furniture. All the furniture is hand-made out of 100% solid hardwoods and sold at prices competitive with imports. Nikita also describes his ultra-efficient production process and the minimal waste produced.