The FSC® logo appears on books, boxes, napkins and countless packs. But what is behind it, and what benefits does FSC-certified paper bring to your company? Here are the key facts.
FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. The international non-profit organisation was founded in 1993. It promotes responsible forest management. To this end, it has developed standards that combine environmental, social and economic criteria. For example, timber harvesting must be compatible with preserving the forest. The rights of workers and indigenous communities must be respected. And forests of particular conservation value must not be destroyed.
For a product to carry the FSC logo, the entire supply chain must be certified. This runs from the forest operation via the paper mill and wholesaler to the printer. This chain of custody certification ensures that certified material remains traceable all the way and is not mixed with other material. We will be happy to clarify with you whether and how your packaging can carry the FSC logo.
Virgin fibres from responsible forestry and recycled fibres complement each other. The paper loop could not manage without virgin fibres in the long run, because fibres get shorter with every recycling cycle. FSC ensures that these virgin fibres come from responsible sources.
Our article Sustainable packaging: materials and solutions presents further sustainable materials. We use FSC®-certified raw materials and will be happy to advise you on material and labelling. You will receive a binding quote within 24 hours.
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