Category Archives: Environmental Organizations
Sustainable Furniture and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – Part 2
Manufactured goods like sustainable furniture will proudly brandish the trademark with the FSC and/or certification organization. The FSC does not provide certification for sustainable furniture, they endorses organizations to certify forests, manufacturers, and administration. This is done to separate the FSC from those seeking certification so there is no conflict of interest. “Over 90 million hectares in more than 70 countries have been certified according to FSC standards” (FSC: Forest Stewardship Council). There are two types of certification possible. The first type of FSC certification for sustainable furniture is Forest Management (FM), which certifies that the harvester has adhered to FSC Principals of responsible forest management. Sustainable furniture can be declared that it comes from a forest that meets FSC standards, but cannot be marketed for sell as FSC certified sustainable furniture until it is COC certificated. Sustainable furniture for sale branded with the FSC logo is Chain of Custody (COC) certified. This is a ’promise’ to the consumer that means through every step of manufacturing sustainable furniture, raw material, distribution, working conditions and workers, FSC regulations are met undisturbed. Continue reading
Environmental Organizations and Online Resources Part 3
The Rainforest Alliance is a leading certifier of products like sustainable furniture. They work to protect plants, animals and land by promoting alternative logging practices. They also work to improve the livelihood for workers. The Rainforest Alliance is sanctioned by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to certify manufactures of products like sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Environmental Organizations and Online Resources Part 2
Conservation International has been focused for 20 years on saving the natural world in order for future generations to be successful culturally, spiritually, and economically. To undertake their mission they utilize their strengths of strategy, leadership, and values. The Future for Life strategy has worked to protect over 200 million hectares on land on Earth and under the sea. The CI team is made up of many passionate environmentalists, which much of their work could not be done without. The core values of passion, respect, integrity, optimism, and courage were implemented the day CI was born and helps to keep everything in perspective. Learn about climate changes, wildlife and forests around the world. Get information on how you can make a difference through living green and getting involved. Continue reading
Environmental Organizations and Online Resources Part 1
Treehugger is a web site that connects to almost everything green. They offer news links to texts, audio files, and videos. There is information about environmental news, problems, solutions, and products including sustainable furniture. They are geared to sustainable living, and have the awards to prove it. Treehugger acknowledges the fact that it is hard to get people to change their lifestyles, and offers greener solutions to everyday problems in a positive, upbeat tone. You do not have to be an extreme activist to help reduce the damaging effects we have on the earth. Treehugger provides the tools to improve the quality of your life while helping to improve the environment and wildlife around the world. The Treehugger team is made up of individuals from around the world who all want to make this a better planet for future generations. This web site can be used in many different ways, whether you are looking for information, a product, sustainable furniture, or just have idle time to browse, Treehugger is one of the best sites on the World Wide Web for sustainable living and related topics. Continue reading