Forests cover one third of the land on our planet. They produce vital oxygen and provide homes for humans and wildlife. But forests around the world are under threat from deforestation. According to the WWF, the equivalent of 36 football fields is being lost every minute. And one of the main causes is logging.
One Norwegian company says it has developed an environmentally-friendly alternative with similar properties to hardwood,
based on sustainable softwood which has been modified through the infusion of a natural biowaste liquid and heat.
Kebony, as it is called, has similar properties to tropical hardwood including improved stability, durability and aesthetics. It has already been used in several high-profile projects, including London’s Battersea Power Station pop-up park.
See full Article: http://www.euronews.com/2013/10/17/green-wood-alternative-to-hardwood/
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