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> [as a consumer, ask] Where exactly does the wood come from? Is there documentation of the origin of the wood and its path through the production chain? Reali
by charles_f 3y ago
> [as a consumer, ask] Where exactly does the wood come from? Is there documentation of the origin of the wood and its path through the production chain?
Realistically no-one will tell you that the thing you want to buy is illegally harvested wood. Most sales people won't know, won't understand the question to begin with, and won't care enough to provide the information. And if they do know, incentives go against being honest and transparent. So I doubt this is very useful
- ziddoap 3y ago>So I doubt this is very useful It becomes useful if a big enough percentage of potential customers ask this question and if an insufficient answer is given decide to shop elsewhere (at a place that can provide a sufficient answer).
- remus 3y ago> Realistically no-one will tell you that the thing you want to buy is illegally harvested wood. They might tell you if it has been harvested legally though, as that is often a selling point. And if they don't know and can't find out then you could move on to a different supplier.
- frumper 3y agoIf no one will tell you it’s illegally harvested, they’ll always be happy to tell you it’s legally harvested.
- remus 3y agoIn which case they'd be lying and selling you something under false pretences. Obviously it can happen, but it's a risky thing and something a lot of businesses would want to avoid.
- frumper 3y agoif they're willing to sell illegally harvested wood, then I don't think they have the scruples to care about being inaccurate in their sales pitch