| MARKET DEVELOPMENTS |
Barbie goes for sustainable packaging
On Wednesday 5 October, Mattel, producer of the iconic Barbie dolls, announced a new fibre sourcing policy that excludes
controversial sources and preferences FSC for certified fibre inputs. Ken and Barbie may now be able to re-establish their relationship, which according to Greenpeace had suffered from Barbie's lack of commitment to responsible sourcing Read more
Positive outlook for certified sales in Eastern Europe
The largest printing house in Central Europe, QuadWinkowski, sees clear business benefits from its dual FSC and PEFC certification. Demand for certified products is growing across all of the company’s markets including in countries where consumer demand for eco-labeling is only just emerging Read more
FSC remains the sole choice of Tetra Pak
Despite FSC supplier bottlenecks, leading beverage carton producer Tetra Pak is not likely to start sourcing PEFC-certified fibre just yet. An analysis carried out by ProForest on behalf of Tetra Pak reveals that PEFC certified timber from Australia, Sweden, Finland and the US does not offer the full assurance required by the company. Only timber from Southern Sweden would qualify Read more
Seven more brands move away from SFI
ForestEthics has announced that the next seven major US companies are turning away from using or promoting the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) scheme. This follows a similar move by seven other leading companies earlier this year. Simultaneously, a group of 21 North American NGOs led by ForestEthics have sent a petition to the CEO of SFI, asking SFI to stop greenwashing Read more
The Rainforest Alliance defends the Lacey Act
In the wake of US debate surrounding the enforcement of the Lacey Act that prohibits trade in illegal timber products, the Rainforest Alliance is making its position on the law clear. Read the Rainforest Alliance Vice President Richard Donovan's thoughtful blog "Fighting illegal logging with the Lacey Act"
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| FROG FEATURE |
| Did you spot the little green frog?
Throughout the week 19- 23 September, the visibility of the Rainforest Alliance frog seal got boosted through a campaign organised by the Rainforest Alliance. The campaign stressed the positive value of the Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM seal on products Read more |
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| FOR YOUR CALENDAR |
FSC Lead Auditor crash course in October
You still have the chance to sign up for our last FSC Lead Auditor training course of the year, conducted in the English language thi. Performed by NEPCon's most experienced auditors and trainers, this high-speed, intensive learning event is guaranteed to bring your insight into FSC certification up to a new level, whatever your starting point is. Sign up now to secure your place in Jurmala, for 10-14 October Read more
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| UN INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FOREST |
| Rhett Butler: using the power of words to transform forestry
With an almost supernatural dedication, a young man by the name of Rhett Butler has built what is perhaps the world’s most successful one-stop site on tropical forests, Mongabay.com. Attracting more than a million visitors every month, Mongabay is a real powerhouse in the global forestry debate Read more |
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