Choose cupboards made of wood from certified forests and with low volatile organic compound emissions

Wood is the best material to choose, especially since of all interior fittings, cupboards benefit the most from wood’s advantages. Choosing wood products from certified forests encourages sustainable forestry. The doors, cabinets, stains, paints and adhesives should all meet low emissions standards for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins.

Our recommendations :

Consider the possibility of replacing only the decorative panels and doors, and keeping the existing cabinets. This is an effective choice regularly offered by professionals: it saves time and money, and reduces resource use.
Many manufacturers offer cupboards made of wood from certified forests, which guarantees that the wood is from forests that are responsibly managed for the environment and for local communities.
For cabinets made of bonded panels, make sure the panels contain recycled materials, and use low-VOC products (for your health).

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