ENVIRONMENT
 Most
of the traditional chemicals used to protect wood are toxic to kill the
fungi, insects and borers that destroy wood. Unfortunately, these
compounds are not selective and they may harm non-target organisms and
exert a negative environmental impact. The wastes from
preservative-treating operations may kill plants and harm aquatic life
if they are allowed to enter waterways.
Over
many years, the use of wood preservatives has been mentioned to be a
considerable source of pollution in surface and groundwater in many
sites of the world. Part of this problem has come evidently from spills
or illegal discharges of chemicals into drains and sewers but a less
obvious source is the uncontained drippings from freshly treated timber.
Preservative pollution of groundwater is potentially a very serious
problem. It is caused by spills, overflow from tanks or holding ponds
and improper disposal of wood preservatives that contaminate the
overlying soil. When groundwater gets contaminated with any chemical,
the cleanup is very difficult and costly.
Fortunately, there are also eco-friendly ways to treat and protect wood.
Our commitment to the natural environment has urged us to research and
develop new preservatives that are completely biodegradable and do not
accumulate.
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Wood® preservatives are an ecological, safe and effective way to protect
timber and wood products without harming our environment.
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