Osmose

Certified as an Environmentally Preferable Product by Scientific Certification Systems, MicroPro treated lumber releases 90 percent to 99 percent less copper into aquatic and terrestrial environments than standard treated wood products, the company says. In addition, the amount released bonds to organic matter and becomes inactive, which means it does not have a toxic effect on the environment, the maker adds. The product also takes less energy to create and is more concentrated than standard wood treatments, resulting in less greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing and shipping processes. The amount saved is approximate to the annual emissions of 2,200 SUVs, the firm says. Cost: Unavailable. 770-233-4200. www.osmosewood.com.