What are the different FSC labels for paper? www.fscus.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has created forest management standards throughout the world. By certifying wood products, the FSC is able to promote responsible forestry management. For paper, this may mean using wood fiber from FSC–certified forests, it may mean using postconsumer waste fiber to protect forest resources, or it may mean a mix of the two, which could also include fiber from controlled wood sources. Controlled wood is not FSC certified, but is controlled by the company to exclude controversial sources. The FSC has three basic labeling options for paper: 1. FSC Pure Label: 100% virgin fiber comes from FSC–certified forests. 2. FSC Mixed Sources Label: fiber comes from FSC–certified forests in addition to recycled fiber and/or fiber from non–FSC–certified controlled sources. 3. FSC Recycled Label: 100% of fiber comes from postconsumer waste in accordance with FSC standards.
