Most hardwood floors that are labelled “green” come from sustainably managed forests and/or feature local wood species, thus saving on transportation and the overall global footprint. BR111has taken a different approach with their well-known exotic flooring collection through the introduction of their Green Label Collection.

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Earth Day is April 22, but Hardwood Bargains is going green early this year. The online retailer of quality and affordable hardwood flooring, is stepping up to the plate of eco responsibility by partnering with American Forests, the nation’s oldest non-profit conservation organization, for the Global Releaf® forest restoration program. Starting April 1, (HardwoodBargains.com)[http://HardwoodBargains.com) will replant two trees for each tree used in the production of the flooring they sell.

When you begin the arduous task of researching a project, it is easy to see the initial costs in front of you and walk away. However in these situations it usually pays off to look a little deeper.

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