I remain committed to directing 10% of my revenue to net new clean energy projects, and since my last update on the accounting of this was over two years ago, it was time to refresh the systems I’ve had installed, and how much electricity they have generated.

I have committed Branching Out Wood to dedicate at least 10% of revenues to net new solar projects. In the years since opening up shop, I wanted to provide an update on how I’ve followed through on that commitment, as well as provide a few pointers to resources you might find useful in helping to evaluate whether solar would be useful for you.

A few examples of applying the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle mantra to my workshop, and resources you can take advantage of that allow you to do the same. This is good for the planet, and good for your wallet. And - at least for me - gave me some warm fuzzies in meeting a community of fellow makers and woodworkers who could benefit from my scraps, and were willing to give me theirs, all free of charge.

How environmentally conscious is using wood as a building material? What is embodied carbon? Don’t plastics last longer? If you’ve been confused about the environmental impact of wood products and wood furniture - or even about a campfire - this article will help you make sense of it all.