Most deck enthusiasts are also nature lovers so it should come as no surprise that environmentalism can easily be translated into deck design. Years ago "hippies" were ridiculed for their deep concern for the environment. Time has begun to reveal that they were truly visionary for their foresight. Selfish wastefulness and insatiable consumption cannot be maintained as virtues in our society without terrible consequences.

How we live and particularly how we build will produce a legacy of environmental impact. Get educated. There is a wealth of information available on the web about what we can do and how we can make a difference. The movement is gaining momentum all the time and new products and ideas are constantly evolving. We need to make a commitment to do our part to reduce, reuse, and recycle. An Indian proverb offers a particularly discerning take on the subject. "We do not inherit the earth from our forefathers; we are borrowing it from our grandchildren."