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Sustainable Sourcing

Environmental, social and economic considerations incorporated into the procurement process for construction and interior design products and suppliers (e.g. sustainable timber, carpets, paints). The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a leading organisation in the certification and promotion of sustainable forestry practises. FSC certification can be considered as evidence that timber (e.g. used in construction or furnishings), is sourced from a legal and sustainable forest.

Related terms:

• Adaptive buildings
• BREAM
• Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH)
• Construction Waste
• Design for the environment (DfE)
• Green roof (or eco-roof or living roof)
• Recycled water
• Secured by design (SBD)
• Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
• Social Inclusion
• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS )