SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Wood works. Wood is not only a renewable resource, it is an incredibly efficient way to meet a number of economic, social, and environmental needs. Trees remove and store CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow. Harvesting and turning trees into lumber for buildings, furniture and other products helps us capture that carbon while meeting needs for housing and development. The Pacific Northwest is one of the best places on earth to grow trees so all our wood materials are sourced and manufactured locally. MAKING THE MOST OF OUR RESOURCES Zero waste processing. New technology helps us get the most out of wood resources. 100 percent of a log is used when processed in one of our sawmills. What doesn’t become lumber is used for biofuel, pulp and paper, particle board, landscaping, and agricultural products. If you think about how many everyday products are available because of sustainably managed forests, you’ll start to see why wood is so incredible. SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING Energy efficiency projects. Hampton incorporates sustainable manufacturing principles at each of our sawmills. In Darrington, WA our sawmill cogeneration system burns mill residual wood waste (biomass) to produce steam for drying lumber. This steam is also converted to electricity by a turbine and generator and sold to the local utility as renewable energy. As part of the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Industrial Energy Improvement initiative, our Willamina mill incorporated new techniques and capital projects, which resulted in nearly 12 percent reduction in electrical energy use. And people are taking notice. In 2012 Hampton was recognized in Oregon with the Governor’s Award for Strategic Energy Management Practices. By saving water and electricity, eliminating waste, and researching new ways to produce higher quality products, we aim to better serve our customers and the environment. EXPERT VOICES Hear What People Are Saying About Forestry and Wood Products Lowe’s Announces 2021 Vendor Partners of the Year /PRNewswire/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today that it has named Anatolia Tile & Stone, Chervon and Larson as the company’s 2021 Vendor Partners of the Year…Lowe’s has also recognized long-time partner Hampton Lumber with the Sustainability Award. Read More Skyrocketing lumber prices add costs for new Seattle-area homes. Will buyers continue to pay? Seattle Times - May 15, 2021 - Add one more factor to the rising cost of new housing in the Seattle area: skyrocketing lumber prices. Nationally, lumber prices have more than tripled in the past year. That can add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new house or town house. Read More Restoring Oregon’s forests after devastating wildfires /Oregon Forests Forever/ — September was one of Oregon’s most destructive and damaging wildfire seasons in recent history, burning nearly one million acres across both public and private lands. Restoration and regeneration of Oregon’s forests will likely take years and require more than 100 million tree seedlings… Read More VIEW ALL NEWS CONTACT Corporate Sales Shipping EMPLOYEES Webmail Go (Citrix) SSL VPN Ultipro 9600 SW Barnes Road - Suite 200 - Portland, OR - 97225 Go to top © 2021 Hampton Lumber, All rights reserved. Privacy Policy