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Canuhome Launches at Green Living Show
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Learn more about FSC-certified wood in the canuhome.
Making its world premiere today at the Green Living Show, the canuhome exhibit will educate and empower consumers about what they "Can" do to decrease their utility bills, improve indoor air quality and help the environment.
The canuhome exhibit is a full-size home that showcases the latest in sustainable and universal design with features such as improved indoor air and environment quality; a reduced ecological footprint through energy, water and resource efficiency; universal, accessible and adaptable design to meet changing needs; and affordable green financing.
This traveling exhibit brings together a diverse group of partners in an innovative effort to stimulate more intelligent housing solutions for Canadians. Partners include Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), George Brown College's Institute Without Boundaries (IwB), The
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and numerous product and service providers such as Bosch Home Appliances, Procter and Gamble's Future Friendly brands and Juice Works Exhibits and Displays.
Boreal Revision Process Launched
FSC Canada is beginning the process of reviewing and, where necessary, revising the National Boreal Standard, which was completed and first accredited in August 2004. As a first step in that process we’ve 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 www.fsccanada.org/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.
Public Notice for SmartWood Forest Management Certification Assessement of Tembec, Gestion des resources forestiers QC, Abitibi-Est
The SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance will conduct a forest mangement certification assessment of the Tembec, Gestion des ressources forestieres Quebec, Abitibi-Est forestry operations on FMUs 0084-62 and 087-63 in the vicinity of Sennetere, Quebec.
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NewPage Port Hawkesbury achieves Forest Management and Chain of Custody certification
On February 8, 2008 NewPage Port Hawkesbury Limited, formerly Stora Enso, announced that its Woodlands Unit in Nova Scotia, Canada, has achieved FSC Forest Management (FM) certification (SW-FM/COC-002964) for its forestry practices and the Port Hawkesbury Mill has achieved FSC Chain-of-Custody (COC) certification (SW-COC-002898) for the traceability of its wood supply. The Forest Management certification covers all company-managed land in Nova Scotia (approximately 630,000 hectares/1.55 million acres).
First FSC-certified forest in Saskatchewan
Meadow Lake, SK, January 7, 2008: Saskatchewan forestry company Mistik Management Ltd. (Mistik) is pleased to announce the certification of its 1.8 million ha Forest Management Agreement (FMA) area to the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) 2004 National Boreal Standard (Canada) effective November 16, 2007.
The 1.8 million ha Mistik FMA area is located in northwest Saskatchewan (Figure 1). This large expanse of boreal forest is home to a number of Aboriginal communities. The residents of these communities continue to use the natural abundance of the forest within the FMA area for sustenance and other traditional use activities.
Public Notice for the Assessment of Tembec Enterprises Inc., Chetwynd Operations for FSC Certification
Posted January 7, 2008: The SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance will conduct an assessment of Tembec’s forestry operations between February 11 and February 29, 2008. The purpose of the assessment is to determine if their management of these forest lands can be certified as meeting the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent and widely recognized forest certification system. SmartWood is an FSC certification body with offices in Canada and several other regions of the world.
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Public Notice for SmartWood Forest Management Certification Reassessment of the Gordon Cosens Forest (Management Unit #438 )
Posted Dec. 20, 2007: The SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance is conducting a Forest Stewardship Council certification reassessment of the Gordon Cosens Forest (Management Unit #438) managed under the Sustainable Forest License held by Tembec Enterprises Inc. (#550039). The company carries out forest management and planning on the forest. The forest is located in Northeastern Ontario near Kapuskasing. View Public Notice for more details. Please note that comments must be received prior to February 15, 2008
Pazazz Printing and FSC Featured on CTV News
Montreal, QC, November 27, 2007. To view this report visti The Green Report.
World's First FSC-Certified Tetra Pak packages hit Sainsbury's shelves.
Lund, Sweden, November 29, 2007. Tetra Pak, one of the world’s leading suppliers of processing and packaging solutions to the food industry, and Sainsbury’s, the UK food retailer, today announced the launch of the world’s first Tetra Pak package with a label of certification by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international organisation which sets standards for responsible forest management.
Corey B. Brinkema Named as President of FSC-US
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Washington, D.C., October 26, 2007: The Board of Directors of Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corey B. Brinkema as President of FSC-US, effective November 5, 2007.
Brinkema's selection is the culmination of a national search process undertaken by the Board of FSC-US. Brinkema, previously Executive Director of the Green Institute in Minneapolis, MN, brings with him a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, business development and fundraising. In addition he has significant experience in standards development of green building programs, and management of a business unit that has FSC chain-of-custody certification for distribution of FSC-certified building products.
The position of President of FSC-US was vacated in Winter 2007 when Roger C. Dower resigned to become President of the Johnson Foundation in Racine, WI. Ned Daly, Chief Operating Officer of FSC-US, has been leading the organization during the search process. Daly will be leaving FSC-US effective December 1, 2007 to assume the position of Executive Director of Rugmark International, an international standards-setting organization that works to end illegal child labor in the handmade carpet industry in South Asia. FSC-US is pleased that Daly will be continuing his many years of dedication and experience in environmental and social standards and policy work.
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FSC Canada Launches the FSCXpert Program at DesignThinkers 2007 (back to top)
Toronto, ON, October 17-19, 2007: On October 17th, 2007, FSC Canada officially launched the FSCXpert Program, an educational program and designation for professionals that are passionate about the future of our forests; leaders in promoting environmental and social responsibility within their industry; educators and mentors on sustainable product purchasing; and qualified advocates for the use of FSC-certified paper products.
By working with an FSCX designated professional, paper and print services buyers will be assured of reliable guidance with respect to the factors that enter into a responsible choice of paper. They will also be guided to FSC-certified printers, the only ones authorized to place and FSC logo and/or label on a printed product.
The launch of the program was well received by over 800 attendees at the DesignThinkers graphic design conference held October 17-19, 2007, in Toronto by RGD Ontario. Many designers felt that this was a timely introduction for the program as their clients are requesting FSC-certified papers and they want to learn more. The program will also be featured at Graphics Canada, November 8-10, International Centre, Toronto.
For more information and to become an FSCX visit www.fsccanada.org/fscx
Independent Research Finds FSC to be Most Effective Certification Option (back to top)
Vancouver, BC, October 4, 2007: New research conducted by Montreal-based management consultants ÉEM inc., and released by environmental publishing advocates Markets Initiative shows FSC to be the most effective certification system for achieving sustainable forest management in Canada.
ÉEM prepared the report for a large Canadian media company who wished to remain anonymous, author Stephanie Hamilton said.
"Forest certification schemes have competed for recognition in the market place for years, but this research clearly shows FSC as being the ideal choice when it comes to sustainability," said Nicole Rycroft , Executive Director of Vancouver-based Markets Initiative, which presented the top-level findings at an industry conference in late September. "The value of the report is that it was independently commissioned and independently conducted while most others were conducted by industry or environmental groups."
Many Canadian forestry companies try to "blur the lines" between various certification programs, leaving consumers - private and corporate - confused, Rycroft said.
The report found FSC to be the only system that prohibits the use of genetically modified trees, prevents the conversion of natural forests to plantations and requires a precautionary approach to the management of areas with high conservation value.
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For coverage from The Gazette click here.
For the ÉEM report click here.
Pazazz Label Company - Phase 2 - First Certified Label Converter in Quebec (back to top)
Montreal, Quebec, October 23, 2007 - FSC-certified Pazazz Printing has announced that its integrated label company, Phase 2, has also earned FSC certification. This accreditation distinguishes Pazazz's Phase 2 as the first label company in Quebec, and the second label company in North America, after Taylor Label, to offer FSC-certified labels.
This is the latest initiative in a company-wide environmental strategy that is committed to going green. "Pazazz Printing received FSC certification in January 2006," explains Warren Werbitt, President and CEO of Pazazz, "and we were determined to offer our clients an FSC label option as well. Now we are leaders in environmentally friendly standards nearly across the board. We work hard at informing our clients about environmentally beneficial options and at promoting FSC-certified papers and labels"
FSC label certification means that Pazazz will continue to offer the same quality printed papers and labels, along with a full line of FSC-certified paper and label stock. The current line of FSC Certified Labels includes EDP uncoated stock and custom die-cut labels. Pazazz is currently testing a coated face stock label to run on its digital and flexographic presses and will be releasing this product line shortly.
Click here for the full press release. For more information visit www.pazazz.com
Hollywood Goes Green: Evan Almighty Eco-Friendly from Production to DVD Release (back to top)
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Spearheaded by director Tom Shadyac, the entire production was run using environmentally friendly principles, which included the planting of thousands of trees at the primary filming location to offset the movie production's carbon emissions. Additionally, the director, who worked closely with The Conservation Fund, provided bicycles to crew members in order to encourage eco-friendly transportation and oversaw the recycling or donation of all surplus production materials to Habitat for Humanity.
But the environmental efforts didn't slow down once the cameras stopped filming. Universal Studios Home Entertainment Canada made the decision to use FSC-certified papers in the DVD packaging and printing with FSC-certified printer C.J. Graphics using soy based inks and waterless printing methods.
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FSC House and Building & Remodeling with FSC Guide Premiering at Greenbuild (back to top)
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The guide is a complement to Designing & Building with FSC, a guide meant for those working in commercial construction, which was published a few years ago. Paper for the guide was provided by Mohawk Fine Papers, and printing was provided by U.S. based FSC-certified printer Sandy Alexander.
To complement the release of Building & Remodeling with FSC, Forest Products Solutions has developed the first-ever "FSC House" tradeshow display in the U.S. The FSC House, to be unveiled at the USGBC GreenBuild Conference and Expo, November 6-8, 2007 in Chicago, IL, is a 20x20ft house constructed entirely of FSC-certified materials. The winning design was selected as part of a national design contest for Emerging Green Builders. Jessica Tennill of One World Architecture, in Bagdad, KY, was the winning designer and she will be present during GreenBuild to discuss her design.
FSC-certified products in the house include: engineered flooring from Anderson Hardwood Floors and Ecotimber; sub-floor plywood and Inland Red Cedar decking from Certified Forest Products; PureBond plywood from Columbia Forest Products; windows from Loewen Windows; interior moldings and trim from Sierra Forest Products; finger-jointed studs and Jager floor joists from Tembec; doors from VT Industries; exterior siding and interior paneling from Western Woods; countertop from Paperstone; dimensional lumber from The Collins Companies and cabinetry by Hines Custom Cabinets. Environmental Design & Construction magazine is the media sponsor for FSC House.
To learn more about the FSC House and download a copy of Building & Remodeling with FSC please visit: www.fschouse.com
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