Habitat Destruction
• Has a commitment to source timber from sustainably managed source, with proof of audit trail been provided?
Recyclability / Reusability
Can the materials selected be recycled or re-used? In Australia?
Toxicity
• Have efforts been made to avoid materials which are toxic in manufacture and use?
e.g. PVC, Chrome, MDF.
Transport
• A commitment should be made to give preference to locally made materials first, then Australian made, then internationally made.
• Where possible, specify materials that are shipped by sea rather than air.