For our rare wood purchases, we work with only reputable, known suppliers with extensive track records of responsible forest stewardship.
View Full PostEnergy Star Compliant Did you know the average building wastes about a third of the energy it uses? That’s why good energy management is good business. By capturing these inefficiencies, you can reduce your energy costs. And by reducing the amount of energy you use, you prevent greenhouse gases from being emitted at power plants, which helps create a cleaner, healthier environment. Upton Bass is always looking to lower our energy bill, and keeping our tools in good working order and buying Energy Star compliant products when possible all make a difference. We converted our showroom to lower energy use LED…
View Full PostThe Forest Stewardship Council mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world's forests. FSC's forest management standards expand protection of water quality, prohibit harvest of rare old-growth forest, prevent loss of natural forest cover and prohibit highly hazardous chemicals, which are all unique aspects of the system.
View Full PostClean Energy Options 100 PERCENT of our energy consumption is provided for by the CT Clean Energy Options program. Since 1998, Connecticut’s energy-efficiency programs have helped small and large businesses, homeowners and renters, and state and local governments manage their energy use and costs. These programs and services are administered and delivered by Connecticut’s electric and gas utilities, which provide the energy expertise to help their customers save energy and money.
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