Forest Stewardship Council
By purchasing FSC products you are helping to safeguard the forests of the world for it's future inhabitants. The FSC mark guarantees that the products you are buying are sustainably sourced and from properly managed forests.
The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests.
FSC has offices in more than 46 countries. It provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry.
Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.
FSC certified products at EcoCentric include wallpaper, toys, furniture, chopping boards, gifts and books.
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- controls each certified operation at least once a year - and if they are found not to comply, the certificate is withdrawn
This is why FSC is the only forest certification system that is supported by all major environmental groups.
Visit the FSC website for more information.
(Source: www.fsc.org.)
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