What is FSC paperboard?

FSC® certified paper is paper that has been harvested in a responsible manner. FSC is an acronym for the Forest Stewardship Council®, which is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that was established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.

What does FSC stand for in packaging?

FSC-certified forests have environmental, economic and social benefits. As the world’s most trusted sustainable forest management solution, FSC labelling tells customers that the materials used originate from sustainable and legal sources.

What is FSC material?

FSC stands for ‘Forest Stewardship Council’. FSC certifies forests all over the world to ensure they meet the highest environmental and social standards. Products made with wood and paper from FSC forests are marked with our ‘tick tree’ logo.

Is the FSC legit?

We found that “yes” FSC areas had reduced the deforestation in FSC areas by 5%, when compared to the (very) similar non-FSC concessions. So is FSC legit? So far both the anecdotal and scientific evidence say yes.

What does the FSC do?

FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC has developed a system of forest certification and product labelling that enables people to identify responsibly sourced wood, paper and other forest products.

What are the disadvantages of FSC?

The 10 worst things about the Forest Stewardship Council

The certifying bodies (assessors) are paid by the companies wanting to get certified.
FSC certifies industrial tree plantations.
If a company doesn’t comply with the Principles and Criteria, assessors can issue corrective action requests.

Where can I find a FSC certified paper?

There are a number of different FSC-certified papers on the market. To find FSC-certified papers, please contact your paper supplier, or see the FSC-certified paper list available for download on the right. I am a sporting or entertainment facility looking to update our procurement policies…

What kind of certification does paperboard mills have?

All our Paperboard Mills are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI ®) Certified, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ®) Certified and Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC ®) Chain of Custody Certified. SFI is a registered trademark of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

What are the key markets for paperboard mills?

Key markets include office/school supplies, hard cover books, game board, puzzle board and more! All our Paperboard Mills are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI ®) Certified, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ®) Certified and Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC ®) Chain of Custody Certified.

What kind of paperboard is PEFC certified for?

PEFC is a registered trademark of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. The majority of our 100% recycled paperboard mills produce a broad range of uncoated grades to include:

What is FSC paperboard? FSC® certified paper is paper that has been harvested in a responsible manner. FSC is an acronym for the Forest Stewardship Council®, which is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that was established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. What does FSC stand for in packaging? FSC-certified forests have…