Newsletter Stories


Thursday, 16 July 2009
Biomass Pellet Mill Becomes First FSC-Certified in the United States

The Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood program has certified the first biomass pellet mill in the United States to FSC standards, a significant step in the FSC’s entry into renewable energy sources. read more …


Thursday, 16 July 2009
National Wildlife Federation Releases Third Annual Garden Furniture Scorecard

It’s summer, and as Americans seek to spend more time outdoors, they will find a range of garden furniture brands claiming to be “eco-friendly,” “green” or “sustainably harvested.” Unfortunately, few of these products have been rigorously audited to verify such claims. To help consumers make informed choices when purchasing garden furniture, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) released its third annual Garden Furniture Scorecard, which ranks retailers selling FSC-certified garden furniture. read more …


Thursday, 16 July 2009
Forests, Markets, Policy & Practice: China 2009

An International Conference and Business Roundtable Focused on Legal & Certified Forests & Forest Products in Asia Pacific: Harmonizing Policy and Practice read more …


Thursday, 16 July 2009
Find FSC Retailers - and Spread the Word

Last month, FSC-US added a new search function to its website that allows one to locate retailers selling FSC products in four categories: building materials, furniture, paper and other products. Searches can be made by category and state. read more …


Thursday, 16 July 2009
FSC Paper Guide for Printers

The FSC paper guide is a resource for printers explaining commonly used FSC-certified paper grades in North America. read more …


Friday, 02 January 2009
Green Hammer, Inc. Wins Designing & Building with FSC Award

Award Recognizes Single Family Custom Built Home read more …