A forest conservation group has assembled a list of products you probably didn’t know are made from timber, and some of them will leave you stumped. Source: The Daily Mail UK
In a bid to reveal the value of the mighty tree, the Forest Stewardship Council listed the not-so-obvious wooden goods, which include latex condoms and wine.
The list comes as the non-for-profit has started awarding rewards responsible forest-friendly manufacturers with a green tick of approval on their products.
The logo can be found on obvious paper and wood products like tissues and matches but there are also some not so obvious products that you woodn’t believe are made from timber.
While these products may be associated with giving one hard wood, many people would be surprised to hear that timber is one of the main elements required to produce condoms and lubricant.
Latex producing forests are abundant with many certified by the FSC as forest friendly so you can have total guilt-free fun. Or at least minimise the guilt.
When they’re not made directly from vanilla beans, some vanilla extracts are made synthetically from wood pulp left over from the paper industry.
Next time you’re bringing home the bacon, keep in mind the cured meat has woody origins. That smoky flavour you love so much comes from the wood chip smoking process during bacon production. Different types of wood achieve different tastes and scents too, the most popular being hickory and Applewood.
Winters can feel much longer if you don’t have insulation to keep you toasty warm – and one of the most popular sources of insulation is wood.
Many insulation products are made from wood fibres by either softening and heating the fibres, or are hardened by adding synthetic binder.
Not only has timber mulch been used to grow the grapes, timber barrels, chips or powders are often used to store and flavour you use to wine and dine.
Chardonnay gets its recognisable flavour profile from oak and some reds are even aged up to 10 years in oak.
Next time you’re wrapping flowers or a Christmas hamper, take a moment to thank mother nature. Cellophane is made from cellulose found in wood, and it has been a popular choice for food packaging thanks to its low permeability to air, oils, bacteria and water.
Bamboo has been hailed as one of the most environmentally friendly sources of fabric. The fast-growing and carbon hungry plant also makes a perfect fabric that’s soft, sturdy and looks great.
Best of all, many of the world’s bamboo plantations are independently certified as forest friendly by the FSC, making green the new black.
