At Green Theory, our wood selection is based on both durability and sustainability. We carefully select ethically sourced, energy-efficient materials that perform over time. This includes thermally modified Ash and Hemlock and Recycled Plastic high-performance lumber, supplied by trusted partners who share our focus on quality and environmental responsibility. Every choice we make, from material sourcing to finishing, is designed to reduce environmental impact and deliver products that stand the test of time.
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Sustainability is in the Details - Wood
Environmental Stewardship Means the World to us.
Reducing the use of energy and utilizing materials that give back to the earth helps us stay focused on creating products that compliment and honour the natural world.
Timber and Recycled Lumber
Kingston Backless Platform Bench
Wood
While tropical hardwoods are common in our industry, we prefer a thermally modified white ash, harvested in North America from growth forests created for that very purpose. Our wood is treated through a carefully controlled, chemical-free process using high heat and steam to enhance the wood’s stability and durability. It’s resistant to fungi, mold, and insects. No overseas shipping for processing is required. We offer thermally modified wood in Ash and Hemlock, finished with Cutek oil to improve durability and enhance natural appearance.
FSC® certified.
Smooth, splinter-free, resin-free and lighter weight
33% harder/denser than untreated wood
Stable, durable, and rot-resistant
Non-expanding or contracting
Flinders Backless Bench Seating
Recycled Plastic Lumber
Our premium HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) recycled plastic lumber is designed for strength, durability, and aesthetics in outdoor environments. Made from post-consumer materials, turning everyday plastics, like laundry detergent bottles, into long-lasting, low-maintenance lumber that reduces waste and resists moisture, rot, and insects.
GreenCircle® certified.
Color-stable and durable
Low maintenance
Environmentally friendly
Custom shape, length, and color options
Custom Options
Where requested, we can source alternate wood species, including Fir and Cedar, from local lumber suppliers. Certain custom wood species are finished with Cutek oil to enhance durability and appearance. Cedar can also be left uncoated and allowed to weather naturally over time.
Aesthetic flexibility
Natural weathering options
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