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. But if you ask them to ask their manufacturers, they'd probably be happy to do it. There are many products that contain recycled materials. Pergo, a wood look-alike for floors, is one.