re: A problem in Brazil

Thanks, Moment…at least someone is watching them. They’ll continue as they were, of course, but at least we know now and can avoid their products. If we stop and look at where the wood comes from and look for the certifications maybe we can force them into compliance.

Sadly when I read this, "Greenpeace’s spokesman added: “We asked Jewson what steps it was taking to ensure its Brazilian timber was legal. The company said it ‘fully recognised the importance of auditable and independent certification’ and said its ‘priority was always to ask for Chain of Custody certified product wherever possible’.” I had to cringe. “wherever possible”? Why is it not possible? Are they afraid they’ll run out of wood? Do they think it’s OK to sell illegal wood if no legal wood is available? Do they know there’s no point asking because no certs exist?

It’s like a gun shop saying,“We do the background checks whenever we can, sometimes it’s just not convenient.”

Sorry….end of rant…it’s late and time for bed (pine, local)