http://www.househacker.com/ househacker/tags/bamboo ecologically sound wood flooring products, including many bamboo flooring choices, as well as the beautifully rich Brazilian cherry.

If you're in the market for some wood flooring and are thinking about some of the environmentally friendly flooring options available these days, be warned; the company describes why some forestry protection certifications aren't always what they're cracked up to be on this page. EcoTimber is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and says this about the weight of that body's approval:

The only forest certification system that enjoys the support of environmental groups worldwide is that of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which is independent, non-profit, and has a mechanism for tracking wood from the forest floor to the consumer. The U.S. Green Building Council only recognizes FSC certification as evidence of the sustainability of a non-recycled wood product. If you want verification that the wood you are purchasing came from a truly well-managed forest, demand FSC-certified material, and demand proper documentation.

EcoTimber's bamboo offerings are also ecologically friendly:

EcoTimber bamboo flooring is made from bamboo plantations -- not from wild habitats. Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, harvestable only four to six years after being planted. Its low moisture absorption properties make it ideal for humid climates and applications where moisture might pose a challenge for other types of flooring.

Website: EcoTimber.com

Related entry Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Flooring Options. ]]> http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Environmentally-Friendly-Bamboo-Flooring ConsciousFlooring.com offers sustainable flooring products manufactured using materials such as bamboo, cork, natural linoleum, and wood that is:

sustainably-harvested, recycled, non-toxic, and made from rapidly renewable materials.

And furthermore:

At Conscious Flooring we strive to be as energy efficient as possible. By shipping direct to your job site we eliminate the need for the volumes of unnecessary energy that goes into shipping and warehousing showroom products. Our offices utilize full spectrum compact fluorescent lighting, wind generated website hosting, methane and other renewable energies, and to top it all off we are even [travelling] on biodiesel! In addition, we pride ourselves on being an almost paperless company storing most of our data on computers, the little paper we do use is usually 100% recycled.

See also:

GreenFloors.com

SustainableFlooring.com

GreenHomeGuide : Flooring
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