Sources should be evaluated when materials are selected for a project. Reclaimed (i.e., salvaged postconsumer) materials can be substituted for new materials, saving costs and reducing resource use. Recycled-content products make use of material that would otherwise be deposited in landfills. Use of local materials supports the local economy and avoids the harmful effects of long-distance transport. Use of third-party–certified wood promotes good stewardship of forests and related ecosystems.