What does FSC 100 mean?

FSC-certified forests
FSC 100%: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials within the product come completely from FSC-certified forests. FSC Recycled: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials in a product come from recycled or reclaimed (re-used) material.

What does it mean when something is FSC-certified?

FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. The FSC Principles and Criteria provide a foundation for all forest management standards globally, including the FSC US National Standard (v1.

Which is better SFI or FSC?

FSC prohibits the conversion of natural forest to plantations; SFI allows that conversion and the certification of wood from those forests. FSC prohibits large scale clear cutting, while SFI allows for an average of 120 acres of clear cutting annually.

Does FSC mean sustainable?

FSC Certified Lumber aims to be the ‘gold standard’ of ‘eco-friendly’ lumber, and it’s an assurance that this wood product has been harvested from a sustainably managed forest. When buying lumber or wood products, like eco-friendly hardwood flooring, pay attention and look for the FSC certification.

What are FSC products?

Essentially, it’s a product or packaging which uses materials like wood, paper and / or other forest materials sourced from FSC-certified forests.

Who needs FSC certification?

Any company that is taking ownership of a product, all the way up to the end user, will need to be FSC certified to be able to pass along the FSC claim to the next company.

How are SFI and FSC different?

SFI and FSC both protect areas of high biodiversity such as old growth, threatened and endangered species, and critical wildlife habitat. SFI requires companies to monitor impacts of management on conservation areas and FSC protects areas of high conservation value forests.

What is SFI paper?

SFI Certifications The Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) is another common environmental paper certification label that is often seen on wood and paper products.