1000 Flowers for the Planet - #335 Choose FSC Paper

1000 Flowers for the Planet - #335 Choose FSC Paper

FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council, and I think the best way to present this information to you is by quoting from their website as follows:

[source: http://au.fsc.org/why-fsc.302.htm]

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-profit organisation founded in 1993 by environmentalists, social interest groups, responsible retailers and leading forest companies to develop standards based on the ‘10 Principles for Forest Stewardship’ by which responsible forest practice can be measured.

These standards ensure that environmental, social and economic needs are balanced, and that long-term forest management plans are implemented.
On the ground, this means real benefits so that:

• Waterways are protected
• Wildlife habitat and species are protected
• High conservation value forests are preserved
• Forest management practices are monitored annually
• Pesticide use is reduced
• Worker safety and wellbeing is enhanced
• The rights of Indigenous Peoples are respected
• Communities are respected and valued

[End quote] FSC products include those made from wood, such as furniture, so look for the tag stating the product is FSC approved. For this Flower specifically the focus is on paper, which we use in astronomical quantities these days. If your workplace is not using FSC copy paper, suggest they do so and keep at the bosses until they make the switch. Ensure you do the same in your home office. Search for FSC details in your own country and check out the list of products they recommend and the outlets that sell FSC paper. This is an extremely positive way to help the planet.