The City of Hoboken will not purchase products containing, in whole
or in part, wood from tropical forests or temperate rainforests, excepting
those woods that are proven to have been harvested in an environmentally
sound manner in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Appendix
A.
The City will not allow the use or purchase of products containing,
in whole or in part, wood from tropical forests or temperate rainforests
by any entity using monies provided by the City of Hoboken for fulfillment
of contracts or purchasing agreements, or on leased properties belonging
to the City.
For outdoor applications, the City shall first consider durable
recycled plastic lumber.