WWPI Environmental Code

Members of the Western Wood Preservers Institute share the public concern for a sound economy, healthy environment and good stewardship of all natural resources. To that end, the members strive to achieve the following principals:

• To produce high quality products which, when used as intended, will significantly extend the useful life of the treated wood material.

• To operate facilities in a manner which meets or exceeds applicable federal, state or provincial regulations.

• To support and utilize research aimed at developing products and processes which are consumer and environmentally friendly.

• To participate in the development of public regulations and product standards which are based on sound scientific information and balance the long term need for a strong economy and healthy environment.

• To actively support the re-use and recycling of treated wood products.