30 October 2010
- Feature
If you are sourcing FSC Controlled Wood, you should take stock of new corruption figures released by Transparency International on the 26th of October.
30 October 2010
- Market news
The Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM seal is a well-known hallmark of sustainability for tropical crops such as coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, bananas and pineapples.
19 October 2010
- System updates
In future, PEFC certified companies and forest operations will need to take heed of social issues in order to maintain their certificate.
13 October 2010
- System updates
Friday 8th of October 2010 was a turning point for FSC in Finland: Following tough negotiations, stakeholders representing economic, social, and environmental interests came together on a Finnish FSC forest management standard including 204 indicators of good forestry.
07 October 2010
- Market news
Starting this October, Danes can support the forest by buying milk, while Swedes can do their bit by choosing pet food in forest-friendly packages.
06 October 2010
- Perspective
The NGO Nepenthes is organizing a study to reveal how efficiently FSC is ensuring compliance with the certification requirements on the ground.
05 October 2010
- Market news
It is now possible to source legally verified sawn timber from Pará, an area of the Brazilian Amazon notorious for illegal timber harvesting.
04 October 2010
- Market news
The next fashion trend may become forest-friendly street wear made from FSC certified bamboo viscose fibers.
29 September 2010
- Market news
Every year close to 10 billion paper bags are used just in the United States.
21 September 2010
- Feature
Within the past year, almost 30 companies located in 10 countries have teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance to achieve timber legality verification.