Circular economy principles are vital for improving resilience in the supply of raw materials upon which the economy of the EU. Green raw materials are renewable, non-toxic, improve occupancy health and conserve energy and water use and waste products. Wood is an important green raw material. Wood building materials have many environmental advantages. Wood products from responsible sources are a good choice for most green building projects. Wood grows naturally using energy from the sun and CO2, is renewable, sustainable and recyclable. It is an effective insulator and uses far less energy to produce than concrete or steel.
