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23 September 2014
Spanish PEFC System Development Toolkit launched in Mexico
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The Toolkit was launched on the second day of the FAO and National Forestry Commission organized Seminar on Sustainable Forest Management: International Experiences and Perspectives for Mexico.
22 September 2014
PEFC encourages global unions to continue to be involved with FSC
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BWI re-assessing their position regarding FSC, as a result of FSC's failure to promote ILO core labour standards.
17 September 2014
“A significant milestone for safeguarding global forests”
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Sheam Satkuru-Granzella, PEFC Vice Chair, gives her keynote remarks at the International Workshop on Forest Certification, held by the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF).
16 September 2014
Pizza Hut puts the focus on sustainability
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With the launch of the new PEFC-certified packaging for their brand new chicken range, Pizza Hut is putting the focus on sustainability.
4 September 2014
Stimulating consumer demand to address deforestation: PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue agenda shapes up
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The updated agenda promises an open and constructive dialogue with the aim of ratcheting-up demand side pressure for sustainable forest products to strengthen the business case for all stakeholders to deliver viable sustainability solutions.
29 August 2014
PEFC and AB Group Packaging support use of paper bags, with new tax planned for plastic bags
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Together with AB Group Packaging, PEFC is supporting the increased use of paper bags, as a viable alternative to plastic.
29 August 2014
PEFC at the WAN-IFRA Conference in India
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The environmental benefits of purchasing newsprint that originates from sustainably managed forests will the theme of the presentation by Michael Buckley at the Printing Summit.
29 August 2014
Fragrance features custom cap made of PEFC-certified French Ash
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Pujolasos, a company specializing in the development and production of wood packaging for the fragrance and cosmetic sectors, has teamed up with Puig to produce a custom made cap made of PEFC-certified French ash for their latest fragrance.
26 August 2014
3,000 wooden triangles set to decorate Helsinki city center
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A collaboration between PEFC Finland and Laser CutStudio, the event will demonstrate the journey of sustainable wood from forest to the consumer.
25 August 2014
PEFC heads to Croatia for the 2nd Regional Conference of Private Forest Owners of Southeast Europe
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Forest certification holds a lot of potential for the forest owners in Croatia, as well as throughout the southeast region of Europe.
20 August 2014
PEFC welcomes International Paper as International Stakeholder member
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International Paper, a global leader in the paper and packaging industry, has joined PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
18 August 2014
UK Contractors Group honors its commitment to sustainable forest management
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95% of all the timber reported by UKCG last year was certified to a certification system approved by the UK Government Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) such as PEFC.
13 August 2014
Five national forest certification systems achieve re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The national forest certification systems of Luxembourg, Malaysia, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland have all successfully achieved re-endorsement by PEFC.
11 August 2014
Oasis Brands achieves PEFC certification
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Oasis Brands, makers of FIORA® brand tissue and towels, recently announced it has achieved Chain of Custody certification by PEFC.
8 August 2014
New PEFC FAQ to benefit certification bodies
PEFC system news
PEFC is pleased to announce the release of its latest FAQ document, providing additional support and ensuring consistent feedback to Certification and Accreditation Bodies.
5 August 2014
Simon: Putting Wood in the Spotlight
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The wooden bases in the new Simon Detail 82 light switch collection are made from 100% beech and are PEFC certified.
5 August 2014
Forest owners in Argentina can now benefit from international recognition
PEFC system news
We are pleased to announce the next PEFC-endorsed national forest certification system in South America, the Argentine Forest Certification System.
31 July 2014
Australia and Portugal seek PEFC re-endorsement for the second time
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on their compliance with PEFC International's Sustainability Benchmarks by 29 September 2014.
25 July 2014
PEFC invites companies to trial cross site credit accounting
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PEFC is offering companies holding a PEFC Chain of Custody certificate the opportunity to take part in an upcoming pilot study into the implementation of cross site credit accounting.
24 July 2014
China to expand scope of forest certification into broader range of sustainability issues
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Bill Street, Chairman and Ben Gunneberg, Secretary General and CEO of PEFC International met with representatives of the Chinese Forest Certification Council (CFCC).