Choosing products from forest certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an important part of using wood and paper more responsibly. To put it in context, FSC certification is like organic labeling for forest products. This certification assures that the product either comes from recycled material, forest that meet strict environmental and social standards, or a combination of both. Creating demand for FSC certified products can encourage forest managers to adopt improved practices, while supporting landowners that already manage their forest well. Increased demand for certified products is literally “pulling” acres into the FSC system, and increasing the availability of certified products in the marketplace.

Cast your vote in the marketplace for well managed forestry practices by requesting FSC certified paper for your next print purchase.

The Forest Stewardship Council is an independent, international non-profit organization that has developed standards that protects biodiversity, water quality, wildlife species, and timber resources in working forest while discouraging uptake of illegal and irresponsibly harvested wood.