| MARKET TRENDS |
Big forest deal in Canada: boost or blow to FSC?
Canadian timber industries and leading environmental organizations have turned from adversaries into allies and signed an agreement covering more than 72 million hectares of forest. The NGOs pledge to help create marketplace recognition for the companies and forest products covered by the agreement. The implications for existing forest certification schemes are unclear Read more
Leading UK companies set sail towards responsible wood sourcing
Marks & Spencer and Unilever have both set new ambitious goals for their responsible sourcing of wood products, such as paper and packaging. FSC certified and recycled products take the front seat among preferred options. Rainforest Alliance's SmartSource Program provides the framework for achieving the targets Read more
Tetra Pak launches FSC-labeled cartons in China
In July, Tetra Pak aseptic cartons carrying the FSC label will become visible in Chinese stores. The company expects to increase its sales of FSC-cartons in China fast, with an aim of reaching 14 billion during 2011. Tetra Pak is also supporting FSC certification of forests in China READ MORE |
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| LEGALITY OF TIMBER PRODUCTS |
EU about to ban illegal timber trade
According to several media, placing illegal timber products on the EU market will soon become prohibited. A majority of EU member states now support an outright ban, and the member states have agreed on a revised proposal for EU due diligence legislation Read more
Borneo company takes legality verification one step further
Borneo-based logging company Rakyat Berjaya of the Yayasan Sabah Group plays it safe: With the very first Verification of Legal Compliance (VLC) statement issued by the Rainforest Alliance in place, the company can now offer the best assurance available for the legality of a large part of its tropical timber products Read more
Recognition for the VLC scheme by the Danish government
In a new official guidance document for Danish public buyers, the Rainforest Alliance's Verification of Legal Compliance (VLC) scheme is recommended as one among five schemes providing assurance of legality for timber products Read more
Leading retailers push to halt trade in illegal wood products
Kingfisher, Marks & Spencer, IKEA and Carrefour Group have founded a discussion platform called the Timber Retail Coalition. The coalition has urged the European Council and Parliament to agree a strong 'due diligence' regulation by the end of 2010 to control illegal wood products trade in the EU Read more |
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| FROG FEATURES |
The Frog leaves its print on tissue paper
Starting this June, consumers across the United States will be able to walk into major grocery stores and purchase FSC-certified facial tissue paper with the increasingly visible frog seal. Clearwater Paper is behind this landmark release Read more
The Rainforest Alliance frog jumps in Europe
The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal is jumping onto products all across Europe at an amazing speed. From Poland to Portugal, the green frog seal is increasingly seen on products deriving from tropical sustainable agriculture, including e.g. tea, coffee, chocolate and bananas. It is also appearing alongside the FSC logo on paper and wood products Read more |
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| RULES & TOOLS |
| PEFC chain of custody system to cover social issues?
PEFC has launhed a draft proposal for an amendment that aims to integrate social issues into its chain of custody requirements. One of the key elements is to demand compliance with the core ILO conventions on workers' rights for all PEFC certified companies throughout the supply chain Read more |
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| FORESTRY AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
FSC certification can help mitigate climate change
A study jointly published by The Nature Conservancy and Rainforest Alliance reveals that FSC certification often brings climate benefits. Forest certification can help to avoid forest degradation by focusing on issues such as Reduced Impact Logging, integrated fire management and proper fuelwood management Read more
NGO initiative pushes for efficient and credible REDD+
Together with high-profile NGOs, the Rainforest Alliance is working to convince the world's governments to adopt a holistic and credible REDD+ solution Read more |
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