chess sets that use sustainable trees, worker safety, no child labor

Hello There,

/i don't know if this is the correct forum or subforum to write this, if so, please where do i write this for help?

 I am interested in buying a chess set but  would like to buy from a maker that uses sustainable trees for their wood and puts the safety of their workers first? you see i just saw an online video where a worker in a chess factory is turning a piece and not using goggles. they soon get wood shavings/dust all over their eyes and face. I dont know how long that guy will last in that environment and feel uncomfortable buying randomly after seeing that.

this was in a country where presumably most chess sets are made today but perhaps regulations are a bit laxed? 

is there a way to verify the chess set i am getting was made with:

 = sustainable trees (preferable from an eco freindly tree plantation)

= prioritises worker safety 

= and making sure no child labor was used is also a positive

I would just like to buy ethically, that is all. 

Hmm,  how much extra are you willing to pay for all that?  If a set costs $250 now,  will you pay $500 for a sustainable wood worker friendly set?

The banning of rare wood imports raised typical set prices a great deal.

Adding labor standards for workers employed outside your country is similar to the movement to boycott clothing manufacturers who did not pay a living wage a decade ago. As far as I know, this has not succeeded.

Even if this becomes popular and manufacturers started to market their pieces that way, it would be very difficult to verify such claims.    

hello, 500 euros is ok price with me for worker safety. 2 out of 3 of the requirements aint bad. is there a chess maker in the world that has meets already 2 of these "standard" ? no child labor, sustainable wood used, worker safety  = eye protection used? 

Easy.

Within your budget, contact Biro Sandor at https://caissa.ro/

He personally makes the beautiful Romanian-Hungarian set, an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/romanian-hungarian-beauty

Well within your price range, as well.

I like this suggestion, thank you. He makes them himself and since he is from EU country, he follows the EU timber source regulations already. 

https://loja.odesignerartesao.com.br/utilitarios/jogos-de-tabuleiro/jogo-de-xadrez-renaissance

Nice and unique option from Brazil.

You can visit his shop and see for yourself.

There is also a video available in the home page showing the workshop. 

Not cheap or mass produced.

Well, you were my inspiration for buying that set, and it is worth every penny! Has yours arrived yet down under?