Wickes currently buys from many of the most responsible producers in North America and will increase our efforts to ensure that our suppliers practice sustainable forestry. Many of our suppliers have already implemented credible third-party certification systems that will verify their environmental performance. Extensive tracking and auditing of their results will continue to provide us with benchmarks of performance. Wood continues to be the building material of choice for most residential builders and for a growing number of commercial builders. It is strong and energy efficient, both in its production and in its end use.
Wood is also one of the few building materials that is renewable.
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