
Global Sourcing vs Local sourcing of Wood Flooring: How Your Choice Impacts the Planet
Global vs local sourcing of wood flooring: how shipping, forestry rules and certification shape your floor’s carbon footprint, and what to ask before buying.

Global vs local sourcing of wood flooring: how shipping, forestry rules and certification shape your floor’s carbon footprint, and what to ask before buying.

Start your certification in sustainability with free online classes from Santa Monica College. Noncredit certificates lead to entry-level green jobs.

In January 2025, volunteers sorted and gave out donated goods at Santa Monica College for families hit by LA wildfires. See how it worked and how to help.

Individuals matter: small collective actions in how we travel, eat, shop and speak up add up and push businesses and policy toward sustainability.

Accessible sustainability means making eco-friendly choices affordable and practical for everyone. Learn the barriers and simple steps any family can take.



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