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Recycled Content: Products with identifiable recycled content, including postindustrial content with a preference for postconsumer content.
Natural, plentiful or renewable: Materials harvested from sustainably managed sources and preferably have an independent certification (e.g., certified wood) and are certified by an independent third party.
Resource efficient manufacturing process: Products manufactured with resource-efficient processes including reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste (recycled, recyclable and or source reduced product packaging), and reducing greenhouse gases.
Locally available: Building materials, components, and systems found locally or regionally saving energy and resources in transportation to the project site.
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Reusable or recyclable: Select materials that can be easily dismantled and reused or recycled at the end of their useful life.
Recycled or recyclable product packaging: Products enclosed in recycled content or recyclable packaging.
Durable: Materials that are longer lasting or are comparable to conventional products with long life expectancies.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is enhanced by utilizing materials that meet the following criteria:
Low or non-toxic: Materials that emit few or no carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, or irritants as demonstrated by the manufacturer through appropriate testing.
Minimal chemical emissions: Products that have minimal emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Products that also maximize resource and energy efficiency while reducing chemical emissions.
Low-VOC assembly: Materials installed with minimal VOC-producing compounds, or no-VOC mechanical attachment methods and minimal hazards.
Moisture resistant: Products and systems that resist moisture or inhibit the growth of biological contaminants in buildings.
Healthfully maintained: Materials, components, and systems that require only simple, non-toxic, or low-VOC methods of cleaning.
Systems or equipment: Products that promote healthy IAQ by identifying indoor air pollutants or enhancing the air quality.
Bitterroot Valley Forest Products
Est. 1997 | Green Badge Count | | 13 |
| Green Badge Value: |
| 309 |
http://www.mtghostwood.com Nature of Business: Specialty wood manufacturer
Mission: To supply creative and innovated specialty wood products, supporting our local economy, while utilizing dead standing timber and supporting preservation organizations.
Relation to Your Community: We have 50+ employees, buy local timber, support local non profit organizations, and distribute our products through local channels.
Sustainability Goals Your Company Embraces: Our primary goal is to sustainably harvest local beetle kill pine trees, while restoring healthy forests and water sheds.
Additional Green Directory Listings
Green Badges | Reducing toxic emissions
reason We pre-stain our products in an indoor ventilated controlled environment. |
 | Using recycled materials
reason We focus on using dead standing timber, recycled by Mother Nature. |
 | Using sustainably produced material
reason Wood is one of the only true renewable sustainable resources. We try to use as many beetle killed trees as possible. |
 | Using local raw materials
reason Most of our lumber comes from local sawmills and forests. |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason We have a helicopter logging company log a portion of the dead standing trees we use. There is little to no impact on wild life, sensitive soils, roads, and water sheds. |
 | Preserving wildlife habitat
reason A portion of all profits are donated to the Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited who preserve native fish habitat. |
 | Using sustainable building designs
reason Wood is the most sustainable building material available. |
 | Recycling program
reason We recycle our paper, plastics, left over stain from production runs. |
 | Reducing waste
reason Waste products are disposed in a safe and responsible manner |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason We donate a portion of all profits to: Trout Unlimited, Montana Ghost Town Preservation Assoc, and Garnet Ghost Town Preservation Assoc. |
 | Paying living wages to employees
reason We provide profit sharing for all employee's |
 | Employee benefits program
reason Full health insurance and 401K provided |
 | Contributing to local tax base
reason We pay all local and state taxes |
