He recognizes that he has a family to feed, a living to make. Sometimes people will insist on using materials I would prefer not to use, but I don't have a full arsenal of alternatives. When that happens, I step back and think what else I can do to educate people. The more enlightened people are, the smarter their choices are. I believe people will make the right choices when they understand the logic behind them.
Decks are a common issue.
Pressure-treated lumber, Mr. Ginsberg said, is preserved with a mix of arsenic, copper, and other materials harmful to humans. Redwood is not farmed in a way that is healthy for the earth. Mahogany is harvested from the rain forest. They are all bad choices. Sometimes it takes a little detective work to scout out the right materials.