In 2005, the city of Cognac (France) decided to replace its obsolete street furniture with wooden furniture. Analysis of the product revealed that the furniture was made from Moabi – a rare and endangered wood species, often smuggled from the Congo and Cameroon. Since then, the City of Cognac requires compliance with certain eco-label criteria when purchasing products that are derived or contain wood. During 2010 and 2011, wood for construction, wall panels and door units have been purchased, which are certified with the PEFC label, as a minimum. The successful tenderer was a local wood provider. Sustainability criteria have not had a negative economic impact for Cognac. On the contrary, the city actually saved 5% in purchasing costs compared to the same purchase carried out in the previous year, which did not include the sustainability requirements.