fold faq There are so many labels. Why should I buy FSC?
Trying to do the right thing and buying responsibly produced products can be confusing. The FSC label makes it easy to make the right choice when buying timber or paper products. Here is why choosing FSC makes a difference: Only FSC • prohibits conversion of natural forests or other habitat around the world • prohibits the use of highly hazardous pesticides around the world • prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified trees (GMOs) • respects the right of indigenous peoples around the world • controls each certified operation at least once a year and if they are found not to comply, the certificate is withdrawnCheck out the FSC Principles and Criteria for more detail about FSC’s requirements. This is why FSC is the only forest certification system that is supported by all major environmental groups. And a number of certification assessments, such as the US and the Australian green building council only accept FSC as proof of sustainability. The range of FSC products grows every d