Wood-Mode Cares About...
REDUCING, RE-USING, AND RECYCLING VALUABLE RESOURCES

Every Wood-Mode employee considers every raw material as a valuable asset until it is 100% utilized, and is encouraged to take an active lead in finding ways to improve our environmentally protective policies and practices.

These include such steps as using recycled product packaging materials, wrapping paper and packing foam, re-using in-coming packaging fill for out-going shipments, monitoring water consumption for maximum conservation, installing energy-efficient light fixtures and high-pressure humidification equipment to reduce compressed air and electricity usage. To increase the efficiency of its hardwood lumber utilization, Wood-Mode recently installed a state-of-the-art Rough Mill to insure that each board processed can be utilized to the maximum extent possible.


Wood-Mode's long-standing history of investing in the equipment and technology necessary to produce the finest custom cabinetry in the industry has been accomplished with a deep commitment to minimizing any harmful environmental impact from its manufacturing processes.
 

Wood-Mode Cares About...
RESPONSIBLY MANAGED FORESTRY RESOURCES

The lumber which yields the solid Appalachian Hardwood used for Wood-Mode Cabinetry is harvested primarily from the northeast United States and Canada. In this region, hardwood stocks are growing twice as fast as they are being harvested, and forest lands are increasing in size each year. According to the Department of Agriculture, hardwood stocks in the United States have increased more than 98% between 1953
and 2002.

Hardwood lumber is a valuable economic resource. It would cease being valuable it if was not periodically harvested, as the land would be converted to other uses.

The harvesting of mature trees results in additional light, water and nutrients for smaller trees, allowing them to grow more quickly. It also encourages low-level plant growth, providing food and cover for forest animals.

Since a hardwood forest is harvested only once every ten to twenty years, disturbances to the ecosystem are kept to a minimum. By purchasing locally and regionally grown lumber from vendors dedicated to responsible forestry management, Wood-Mode insures the continued economic viability of our precious hardwood resource.
 

Environmental Policy Statement

Wood-Mode, Inc. is committed to the pursuit of responsible environmental policies and practices. We believe it is important to protect the environment and conserve our natural resources by implementing responsible technologies and processes.

Few, if any other cabinet companies have been as consistently caring for the environment as has been Wood-Mode. Our pledge to our customers is to strengthen that commitment and to continuously strive to meet the following goals:

  • Promote the protection and sustainability of forests and other natural resources through our suppliers.

  • Pursue the inclusion of environmentally friendly products and materials into our manufacturing processes where feasible.

  • Protect land, water, and air quality by complying with all environmental permits
    and regulations.

  • Employ energy efficient technologies in our manufacturing processes where practicable.

  • Promote our environmental policies and practices to our employees and the public.

Wood-Mode will strive to meet these goals and show our commitment to being a conscientious corporate citizen by working to protect our environment and conserve our natural resources.

For more information, visit www.kcma.org, click on Visitors & Consumers, and Environmental Stewardship Program on the left panel.

KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program

KCMA ESP Certification Document

Frequently Asked Questions about Wood-Mode's Environmental Stewardship Program Certification