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Article History

Received: 23 June 2025

Accepted: 18 September 2025

First Online: 23 October 2025

Declarations

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: The survey protocol received approval from the academic and research committee of the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences (IFES) at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. This study which involves primary survey in 217 households and five furniture manufacturers, has been conducted in strict adherence to the guidelines set forth by the IFES. Compliance with all academic, ethical, and procedural standards outlined in the programme guidelines of IFES have been ensured. Respondents were aged 18 and above, and confidentiality and anonymity of their participations in this study were maintained. Verbal informed consent was obtained prior to the interview from the respondents of the surveys. Respondents were informed about the purpose of the study, the procedures involved, and their rights to withdraw at any time without any consequences.

: Verbal informed consent was obtained prior to the interview from the respondents of the surveys to publish the data collected. This report adhered to the STROBE declaration about the reporting of cross-sectional studies, in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki for research involving human subjects.