Resources

UK imports are driving deforestation in Malaysia at the expense of local people and rainforests. Find out why we need a new law to hold businesses to account.

The wonders of habitats like the rainforest and the wealth of species they contain have been transported to our homes by TV series such as Planet Earth. But they’re being exploited to fuel global demand for everyday products. Find out about some of the most at-risk habitats and how the UK is contributing to their destruction.

It’s not always easy to work out whether our favourite brands’ green credentials are up to scratch. With companies falling over themselves to promote their eco-friendly products, learn how you can cut through the noise and become an informed, conscious consumer.

Kamran Shezad, sustainability lead for the Bahu Trust and climate change advisor to the Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board, offers some inspiring ideas for an environmentally-friendly Ramadan.

Before you buy a brand-new wooden product, think if it's possible to repair what you have – or at least buy items made from reconditioned or recycled wood.

From the pollution produced by landfills to the devastating effects of plastic in our oceans, we urgently need to stem the flow of rubbish pouring into our environment. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.

An alphabetical list of helpful links on wood use and tree protection – from campaigns to recycling and sustainable building.

If you can't find reused/recycled wood for your woodworking projects, the next best environmental choice is local FSC-certified timber.

Rather than buying brand new wood for a DIY or building project, it's much better for the environment to find timber that's been used before. Here's why, and how...

If repairing or reusing old wood isn't possible, here's a guide to buying new timber. Find out if it's from endangered trees, or from a sustainable source. Please note the Good Wood Guide was produced in 1997, so some of the information may no longer be correct. We have a list of useful sources of information you can consult for more up-to-date information below.