April Issue of Paper Check Now Available! Paper Check is FSC Canada’s monthly paper and print market update. All the paper and print news from our monthly newsletter Branching Out in one convenient source. Click here to download the April issue or to subscribe e-mail info@fsccanada.org.
BOC DBA Business and Office Centro Inc (SW-COC-003030) Category 5 Imaging (SW-COC-003068) Designers Typesetters and Printers Inc. (SW-COC-003090) Graphic Dimensions Inc (SW-COC-003092) Heartland Printing & Graphics Ltd. (SW-COC-003048) Imperial Printing Ltd (SW-COC-003027) Les Impressions Lithosol Inc (SGS-COC-004310) M & T Printing Group (SW-COC-003049) Planet Press Ltd. (SW-COC-003082) SLG Group Commercial Printers (SW-COC-003084)
Smart Papers Synergy (bright white & natural) Scheufelenna Heaven 42 Mohawk Fine Papers Beckett Cambric Domtar Lynx - to be released later in April
March 28, 2008, Toronto, Ontario- In preparation for WWF’s Earth Hour, which took place on Saturday March 29th 2008, the Metro newspaper published their Friday edition with 100% FSC certified recycled paper and proudly promoted this fact on their front page. Metro is one of the most widely distributed free newspaper in Canada, and has 950,000 readers daily. For more information on FSC certified papers, visit www.fsccanada.org/fscpaper.htm
March 30,2008, Toronto, Ontario- The FSC Xpert™ program and Print Demonstration and Swatch Book have both won 2008 OVATION Awards from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) of Toronto.
The FSC Xpert™ program received the Award of Merit for how well the program was conceived, executed and its originality. Traffic Marketing + Design Inc. of Toronto, received the Award of Excellence in Publication Design for the swatchbook, designed by Bernard Hellen, R.G.D. (FSC Xpert™, CAN-001), received the Award of Excellence, with commendations for the quality of the printing and creativity. These awards follow on the heals of Antony Marcil, President and C.E.O., FSC Canada being presented with PrintAction’s prestigious ‘Environmental Innovator’ award in February 2008.
The FSC Xpert™ program is an educational program and designation for individuals that are committed to responsible forest management, and who have the knowledge and skills to successfully source and manage projects that use FSC-certified paper. From October 2007 to January 2008 the FSC Xpert™ program has been in a 'pioneer' or start-up phase. During this time, participants have been providing feedback, which is being incorporated into a new and interactive eLearning Site that will be launched shortly. To receive updates on the program, please email mbecker@fsccanada.org.
The International Association of Business Communicators is a professional network of more than 14,000 business communication professionals in over 70 countries. IABC Toronto, which is the largest chapter in Canada holds an annual awards program that is open to all communications practitioners in the Greater Toronto Area. The awards gala will take place on May 29th, 2008 at the Liberty Grand Hotel.
For more information on the awards, visit toronto.iabc.com/awards/ovation/
For more information on the FSC Xpert™ program, visit www.fsccanada.org/FSCX/default.htm
[Source: Terra Choice] Ottawa, Ontario- According to a study by TerraChoice called the ‘Six Sins of Greenwashing’, FSC-certified paper towels manufactured by Cascades Inc. is the only real ‘green’ consumer products on the market.
The study found that of 1,018 common consumer products ranging from toothpaste to caulking to shampoo to printers, randomly surveyed for the study, 99% were guilty of “greenwashing.” Audited to FSC’s standards, Cascades Inc.’s paper towels are independently verified to contain exactly what the FSC label states, 100% post consumer recycled material.
Sales of Cascades-branded paper products grew 60 per cent last year, reflecting a similar increase in sales of FSC-certified products among other paper manufacturers.
For more information visit: www.terrachoice.com/Home/Six%20Sins%20of%20Greenwashing
[Source: Staples Inc, Press Release] Framingham, Mass. March 10, 2008—Staples Inc. announced that all of its 1,400 Copy & Print Centers nationwide are using FSC-certified papers as the standard offering for black and white high-speed copy and print jobs. One of the papers available contains 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, the other contains a mixture of FSC-certified and 50% post-consumer recycled fiber. With this move, Staples becomes one of the first national copy and print operation to make FSC-certified paper a standard offering. As part of Staples' commitment to environmentally preferable paper, Staples has set a goal of moving the majority of paper products it offers to FSC-certified paper by the end of 2010, based upon availability of supply and market conditions. For further information about FSC-certified papers visit www.fsccanada.org/papers.htm For information about Staples’ environmental procurement policy, please visit: www.staples.com/sbd/img/content/soul/pdf/staples_environmental_paper_procurement_policy.pdf
[Source: Montreal Gazette] February 28, 2008, Montreal, Quebec- James Lopez, President and C.E.O, Tembec Inc., and winner of the FSC 2007 Winds of Change Award, confirms that FSC-certification helped Tembec Inc. survive an industry-wide downturn long enough to be restructured and reborn.
During a time of rising costs and decreased product demand, an increase in demand for FSC-certified products and loyal customers helped keep Tembec Inc. alive. Lopez notes that many of their clients hung on because of the company’s commitment to certify all of its forestlands to FSC standards.
For more information, visit: www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/business/story.html?id=88337131-364e-4f6b-a9fb-95f3bf8ff76a&k=74204
[Source: PaperSpecs] April 2, 2008 -The entire Beckett Cambric line is now FSC-certiifed. Five shades are made from 100% post-consumer waste, and twelve have 30% PCW. There are also 15 new shades in the line, including Olive Gold and Azure.
For more information, www.mohawkpaper.com
Floorworks Int. (SW-COC-003070) Hamill Creek Timber Homes Inc. (SW-COC-003048) Muskoka Timber Mills Ltd. (SW-COC-000871) Tafisa Canada (SW-COC- 009089) Tembec Enterprises Inc., Gordon Cosens Forest re-certification (SW-FM/COC-000241) Tembec Enterprises Inc., Kapuskasing Sawmill (SW-COC-00094) Tembec Enterprises Inc., Pine Falls Newsprint Mill (SW-COC-003031) Tembec Enterprises Inc., Spruce Falls Pulp & Paper division (SW-COC-000906) Tembec Enterprises Inc., Usine de Sennetere (SW-COC-003055)
April 2, 2008, Toronto, Ontario – FSC Canada is pleased to announce the debut of the CANÜhome in Toronto on April 25-27 at the Green Living Show.
The CANÜhome is built almost entirely out of FSC-certified wood products and is a full scale housing unit that demonstrates affordable, sustainable, beautiful, and healthy technologies and materials. The materials and technology used in the construction and interior design of the CANÜhome meets LEED standards and demonstrates the environmental, social and economic principles of sustainability. The CANÜhome exhibit will also focus on how to live in a responsible manner such as using certified paper products, non-toxic household cleaners, energy-reducing appliances and much more.
Come visit the CANÜhome at the Toronto Green Living Show, April 25-26, Direct Energy Centre (http://www.greenlivingshow.ca/), or find out more by visiting http://www.canuhome.com/
Thank you to our partners, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corportaion (CMHC) and (Institute Without Boundaries (IWB). As well we would like to thank our sponsors, Nadurra Wood Corp., Panel Source International, Premisys Inc., Tembec, and Upper Canada Forest Products, for their generous support.
March 10, 2008 Courtenay, British Columbia –Antony Marcil, President and CEO of FSC Canada, participated in the Building Green in a Changing Climate Conference, March 4th and 5th, which gathered more than 300 participants in Courtenay, BC. In a panel discussion, Mr. Marcil shed light on how FSC-certified timber products are an instrumental element in the growing green building movement and contribute to the LEED green building rating system. Mr. Marcil attracted over 200 people during his luncheon presentation where he focused on the changes in the forest industry and how consumers’ increasing environmental concerns is resulting in a growing demand for responsible sourced, FSC-certified wood products. For more information on the conference and to download Mr. Marcil’s presentation, visit: www.livinggreenbuildinggreen.com/program+speakers/
[PR Newswire] Montreal, Quebec, March 26, 2008- Uniboard announces the launch of Nu-Green, its first urea-formaldehyde free FSC-certified particleboard, available in April 2008. This product qualifies for LEED credits.
For more information on Uniboard’s Nu-Green product, visit: www.uniboard.com/products
For more information on FSC certified wood products visit: www.fsccanada.org/woodproducts.htm
[Source: Smart Solutions for Sustainable Business Blog] March 26, 2008- Corey Brinkema, President of FSC US, discusses future plans for FSC in the U.S. on the ‘Smart Solutions for Sustainable Business’ Blog. Brinkema highlights the importance of increasing demand for FSC-certified products as a way of encouraging suppliers to increase and expand their FSC offering. Moving forward FSC U.S. will focus on leveraging specifically green building markets, green products programs, education and the capital markets. To view the full blog entry, visit: www.sustainableproductsblog.com/mts/2008/03/the-following-i.html
FSC Canada is beginning the process of reviewing and, where necessary, revising the National Boreal Standard, which was accredited in August 2004. As a first step in that process FSC Canada has posted a Framework of a Work Plan for the revision process, with an opportunity for people to review and comment on the framework. The framework is available at /borealstandardrevision.htm
Comments received by April 30 2008 will contribute towards the refinement of this work plan before being finalized by the FSC Canada Board. Questions or comments on the revision process can be sent to boreal@fsccanada.org.
March 25, 2008, Bonn, Germany - FSC International has put out a call for nominations for the 2008 election of three new members to the FSC Board of Directors to fill the Southern Environmental, Northern Environmental, and Northern Social seats. The FSC International Board of Directors is made up of 9 representatives. There are three representatives from each of three chambers: environmental, social and economic. Amongst these 9 members there is equal representation of the Northern and Southern hemispheres by alternating annually between a five representative versus four representative division. Board members Chris van der Goot's (Social 'Northern' chamber), Eric Palola's (Environmental ‘Northern’ chamber), and Cristian Vallejos's (Environmental 'Southern' chamber) term will be ending at the end of 2008. Candidates are requested to forward their nominations to the FSC Secretariat by May 2nd, 2008.
For full details click here.
March 28, 2008, Ottawa, Ontario - Rainforest alliance is currently looking for a Canadian Trademark Associate for the SmartWood Program.
For further information, please click here.
April 10-11: Saskatoon, SK, The Role of Vegetation Management with Herbicided, 2008 Conference and Supplier Exhibit The conference will address transfer results of past research illustrating the benefit of vegetation management with herbicides in improving crop tree growth and survival and in addressing forest sustainability and biodiversity issues.
April 17-18: Kelowna, BC, 2008 COFI Annual Convention: Climate for Change: A Future of Opportunity British Columbia's premier forest industry convention presented by the Council of Forest Industries will be staged at the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Hotel in beautiful Kelowna, BC. www.cofi.org/whats_new/default.htm
April 16-18: Vancouver, BC, Living Future 08 Living Future provides a different way of viewing our built environment in a way that requires new tools, new perspectives and better collaboration. It will bring experts to share their experience and knowledge. www.cascadiagbc.org/living-future
April 18-20, 2008: Vancouver, BC, EPIC is Ethical. Progressive. Intelligent. Consumer. Discover options for sustainable living at EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo, an event showcasing products with an environmental edge. EPIC is a Canadian green consumer show with 200 exhibitors to learn about and 20,000 visitors passing through. With the latest in green technologies, chic eco-fashions, and smart options for both home and business, EPIC is a chance to discover why making a difference for the environment is in style. In 2007, EPIC offered exciting displays, tasty tips from Vancouver’s top chefs, smart shopping, and inspiring presentations. Don’t miss the 2008 show on April 18th-20th at the Vancouver Conference and Exhibition Centre where you will be joined by speakers like Adria Vasil and Bruce Poon Tip, not to mention fashion shows, concept lounges, giveaways and the best array of green products and services that Canada has to offer.
Enter EPIC 2008, The SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXPO - where style meets sustainability and vision meets practice - a celebration of producers and consumers coming together to support a better world. For tickets and information go to www.epicexpo.com
April 25, 2008, Toronto, ON: Green Toronto Awards 2008 Winter, spring, summer, fall...Who's the greenest of them all? The annual Green Toronto Awards honour and celebrate leading companies, organizations and individuals contributing to the greening of our city. The winners will each receive a $5,000 contribution to the registered charity of their choice, recognition at an event at City Hall, and profile in the Toronto media so others can learn and be inspired by their successes. www.toronto.ca/greentorontoawards/
April 25-27, 2008, Toronto, ON: Green Living Show Toronto Green Living will be hosting its second consumer trade show dedicated to all things green. For the latest in planet-friendly home design, energy-saving appliances, organic foods, health and recreation, and alternative transportation, The Green Living Show at is the place to be. The show will be held at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place and will feature the ecoHOME, a project of FSC Canada, CMHC, Institute Without Boundaries, ARIDO, IIDEX & JuiceWorks. A full story and a list of sponsors will appear in Branching Out next month. www.greenlivingshow.ca
June 2-4: Toronto, ON, MagsU! Magazine & Internet Publishing Conference More than 40 top Canadian and U.S. magazine leaders will help you stay sharp and on the cutting edge of an industry in transition. Learn how you and your company can grow and profit from change. www.magsu.com/
June 11-12, 2008: Toronto, ON, Shifiting into the Mainstream: CaGBC National Summit Learn how LEED Canada is evolving from one-time certification to a life cycle building performance management system for any type of building, new and exisiting.
September 25 & 26, 2008, Toronto, ON: IIDEX NeoCon 2008 FSC Canada is an official sponsor of the IIDEX/NeoCon 2008 conference and tradeshow for design, construction and management of the built environment. The ecoHOMe will also be featured at IIDEX 2008. www.iidexneocon.com
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