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Join us for an insightful discussion on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and Chain of Custody certification with Catherine Beare and Ciara McCarthy from Intertek. In this episode, we explore the significance of FSC® in responsible forest management, its impact on businesses and consumers, and how certification ensures trust, transparency, and sustainability across industries.In this podcast, we also uncover surprising industries that rely on FSC® certification, from furniture and packaging to textiles and even car tires! Tune in to learn how FSC® certification works, who needs it, and the challenges and solutions in maintaining sustainable supply chains. Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions in our upcoming episodes of the FSC® series!To find out more about our FSC® and associated certification services in the sustainable forestry area, visit FSC® and PEFC® Certification | Sustainable Forestry or get in touch by emailing business.assurance@intertek.com.About The Speaker: With nearly 20 years of expertise in forestry auditing, Ciara McCarthy shares valuable insights into FSC's role in environmental protection, ethical labor practices, and market advantages. Follow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.

Send us a textFailure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of our lives. People often shy away from sharing their failures due to the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or the misconception that failure equates to personal inadequacy. This reluctance stems from societal pressures to appear successful and competent at all times. However, this silence around failure deprives us of valuable learning opportunities and the chance to grow from our experiences.Is there an upside to failure? Our next guest Rose shares her personal experiences of feeling like a failure in her faith, with her friends and family after moving countries.Rose Thuo is a prominent figure in environmental communications and storytelling. She currently serves as the Global Director of Communications at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), overseeing the organization's global communication strategies. She is a mother, sister, aunt and believes passionately a better world includes youth, empowered women and African leadership on global issues. Support the show

La pasada semana el Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) celebró a nivel global su semana de los bosques. En nuestra entrevista conocemos algo más de esta certificación que vela por la preservación de los bosques como medio de vida de las personas que habitan en ellos. Palmira Arnaz, coordinadora de Desarrollo de Mercados y Cuentas Clave en FSC México, nos detalla la evolución de la certificación en el país y los desafíos más próximos que tiene la organización y por lo tanto, los bosques mexicanos.Comenta, puntúa y comparte este episodio, nos ayudarás a que más personas conozcan estas y otras iniciativas que han pasado por nuestros micrófonos, y no olvides visitar www.valor-compartido.com para saber más sobre RSE y Sostenibilidad en las empresas

En este episodio de “La Pulidora”, exploramos la madera de Merbau, una elección popular en suelos de parquet y otros usos debido a su durabilidad y estética distintiva. Aquí tienes un resumen detallado de los puntos tratados en el podcast. Info Parquet es la plataforma donde os contamos todo lo relacionado con el parquet. En nuestro blog vamos publicando noticias, novedades e información; tenemos un canal de YouTube donde subimos videos de temática variada; y un podcast donde te contamos historias de parquet. Nuestro consejo en que vayas a infoparquet.com y te suscribas a nuestro boletín de noticias y cada semana te mandaremos todo lo que publiquemos. Además si eres profesional puedes crearte una página en nuestro directorio de profesionales y aquellas personas que visiten nuestra web pueden contactarte, y tenemos una selección de productos recomendados para el parquet y los parquetistas en nuestra tienda, y una sección de recursos y aplicaciones de utilidad en vuestro día a día. Todo son ventajas si estás registrado en Info Parquet te esperamos!  Procedencia del Merbau El Merbau, cuyo nombre técnico es Intsia bijuga, proviene principalmente del Sudeste Asiático y las islas del Pacífico, incluyendo países como Malasia, Indonesia, Filipinas y Papúa Nueva Guinea. Esta madera tropical se desarrolla en regiones con climas cálidos y húmedos, condiciones que contribuyen a su notable durabilidad y resistencia natural. Conocer la procedencia de la madera es crucial tanto por cuestiones de calidad como por la sostenibilidad y el impacto ambiental de su explotación. Tipo de madera El Merbau se clasifica como una madera tropical noble, destacándose en el mercado de maderas de alta calidad. Las maderas tropicales son conocidas por su resistencia y durabilidad, y el Merbau no es la excepción. Es apreciada no solo por su belleza, sino también por sus excelentes propiedades físicas, que la hacen adecuada para una amplia variedad de aplicaciones. Características físicas y mecánicas En términos de dureza, el Merbau tiene una calificación de aproximadamente 1925 libras-fuerza (lbf) en la escala Janka, lo que la coloca entre las maderas más duras. En la escala Brinell, su dureza es de aproximadamente 8.56 kg/mm². Esto significa que el Merbau es altamente resistente a abolladuras y desgaste, ideal para áreas de alto tráfico. Apariencia: El Merbau presenta un color marrón rojizo oscuro, a veces con vetas doradas o amarillas, añadiendo un toque exótico y lujoso a cualquier espacio. La textura es uniforme y el grano entrelazado, lo que le confiere una apariencia distintiva y atractiva. Resistencia: Esta madera es altamente resistente a la humedad y a los ataques de insectos, lo que la hace adecuada tanto para interiores como para exteriores. Merbau en suelos de parquet Una de las grandes ventajas del Merbau para suelos de parquet es su durabilidad. Gracias a su alta dureza, es excelente para áreas de alto tráfico como pasillos y salas de estar. Estéticamente, el Merbau aporta un color y un grano que añaden lujo y calidez a cualquier habitación. Su atractivo color marrón rojizo oscuro con vetas doradas o amarillas puede complementar una amplia variedad de estilos de decoración. Mantenimiento: Requiere un cuidado similar al de otras maderas duras. Es recomendable barrer y limpiar regularmente para evitar que la suciedad y el polvo rayen la superficie. También es aconsejable utilizar productos específicos para madera para mantener su brillo y protegerla de posibles daños. Comparado con otras maderas utilizadas en suelos de parquet, como el roble (1360 lbf en la escala Janka y 6.05 kg/mm² en la escala Brinell), el Merbau destaca por su mayor resistencia a la humedad, lo que lo hace una excelente opción para zonas con climas húmedos o para instalaciones en cocinas y baños. Instalación: Es importante tener en cuenta que, debido a su alta dureza, puede ser más desafiante de trabajar que otras maderas. Se recomienda contar con herramientas adecuadas y, si es posible, con la ayuda de un profesional. Curiosidades sobre el Merbau El Merbau es muy apreciado en la fabricación de instrumentos musicales, como guitarras y violines, debido a su resonancia y durabilidad. También se utiliza en construcciones navales gracias a su alta resistencia a la humedad y a los insectos. En ciertas culturas, es conocido por su durabilidad y belleza, siendo una madera de elección para muebles y elementos decorativos de alta gama. Además, existen mitos y leyendas asociadas con su uso en la arquitectura tradicional en su región de origen. Diferentes usos del Merbau El Merbau no solo se utiliza en suelos de parquet. También es popular en la carpintería fina y la ebanistería, valorado por su durabilidad y atractivo visual. Los muebles de Merbau son conocidos por su robustez y capacidad para soportar el paso del tiempo. Además, debido a su resistencia natural a la humedad y a los insectos, es una excelente opción para la fabricación de muebles de exterior y aplicaciones en la construcción, como vigas y pilares en estructuras que requieren alta resistencia. Sostenibilidad y preocupaciones ambientales Es crucial asegurarse de que el Merbau provenga de fuentes sostenibles. La gestión forestal responsable es vital para proteger los ecosistemas y garantizar que futuras generaciones puedan disfrutar de esta valiosa madera. Certificaciones como la del Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) son indicadores de que la madera ha sido cosechada de manera sostenible, respetando tanto el medio ambiente como las comunidades locales. Conclusión y despedida En resumen, hemos explorado la fascinante madera de Merbau, desde su procedencia y características físicas hasta sus usos en suelos de parquet y otras aplicaciones. Esperamos que esta información haya sido útil y haya despertado tu interés por esta increíble madera. Si tienes alguna experiencia o pregunta sobre el Merbau, no dudes en compartirla con nosotros. Nos encanta escuchar tus comentarios y sugerencias. En el próximo episodio, hablaremos sobre otra madera utilizada en suelos de parquet, así que mantente atento. ¡Gracias por escucharnos y hasta la próxima! Enlaces y recursos adicionales: • Maderame: Merbau • Maderea: Madera de Merbau • Maderea: Tarima de Madera de Merbau ¡Esperamos que disfrutes de este episodio y que la información te sea de utilidad! No olvides suscribirte para más episodios sobre el fascinante mundo del parquet.

Monika Patel is Director of Communications and Marketing at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) of Canada. FSC is all about promoting sustainable forestry, ensuring responsible sourcing, as well as adherence to environmental and social standards. Learn more here, in the show notes.

INTRODUCTIONIf I say: “logging, wood, and paper”? Would Ancient Forests and Indigenous People's rights come to your mind? Do you know if and how far the Forest Stewardship Council is acting in protecting that? I am talking about the FSC certification that you can find on several packaging and more. Off we go! It is time to go over it with a fine-tooth comb with our enthralling guest, Peter Wood.  FSC is the first of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let's equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons. HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES The PhD of Peter Wood that evaluates the changes that companies have to make in order to meet FSC certification: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/17844/1/Wood_Peter_J_200906_PhD_thesis.pdfThe criteria for FSC in BC merged with the Canada-wide standard: https://connect.fsc.org/document-centre/documents/resource/181The very interesting expose: Alecci, Scilla. 2023. How auditing giant KPMG became a global sustainability leader while serving companies accused of forest destruction. https://www.icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/audit-firms-kpmg-environmental-sustainability-logging/Motion 65, the resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in September 2014: https://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/story/644/protecting-intact-forests-fscs-motion-65-getting-the-facts-straight/The book chapter of Peter Wood about the possible restriction of stopping logging and intact forest landscape: Nikolakis, W., & Wood, P. (2022). INTACT FOREST LANDSCAPES AND THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL. The Role of Business in Global Sustainability Transformations, 148. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364148308_Intact_Forest_Landscapes_and_the_Forest_Stewardship_CouncilThe 2 episodes in our Unboxing Your Packaging podcast with Canopy: Episode #32 with Valerie Langer, “Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products?” (https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep32-europe-canada-regulations-circular-solutions-collaborations) & Episode #22 with Lee-Ann Unger, “How to envision a sustainable future for the paper packaging supply chain?” (https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep22-sustainable-paper-supply-chain-protecting-forests)A highlighting YouTube video on the channel of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance with Ken Wu, “Old-Growth Forests vs. Second-Growth Plantations - The Differences”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3iL72wy4A&t=4sAnother video with the same subject published on the Ancient Forest Alliance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ancientforestalliance/videos/1852036138224298/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=NnVzG8  WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-66811128/  ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBCPeter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

After talking to Gaiagames at Berlin Brettspiel Con this year, I was impressed by how much they focus on sustainability for their games, not just when it comes to the product itself, but also the gameplay experience. It spurned me on to write about the topic of our hobby's impact on the environment and how that manifests itself in so many different, faceted ways. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/08/22/green-greener-greenest-sustainability-and-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Gaiagames: https://gaiagames.de/ Berlin Brettspiel Con: https://berlin-con.de/ "Plastic fantastic" article: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/09/03/plastic-fantastic/ "Less is more" article: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/07/07/less-is-more-topic-discussion/ "Carbon-neutral games" article: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/11/02/carbon-neutral-games-topic-discussion/ Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): https://fsc.org/en Forests of Pangaia review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/05/20/forests-of-pangaia-saturday-review/ Pangaia Games: https://www.pangaia.games/ Postmark Games: https://www.postmarkgames.com/ Atikin Games: https://atikingames.com/ Daybreak: https://www.daybreakgame.org/ re-wood: https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-23-07-27-introducing-re-wood/ Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: AHLJTQHZUS5VJXHE Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: I3FTO6AJASEF1EJI Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Photo by kiki Wang on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message

On a mild summer's evening, Pat Wiggin met for Shared Ground to give us a window into the world of forestry on private lands in Nova Scotia (within Mi'kma'ki). Discussed in this episode are some of the programs that exist to support people and forest ecosystems, and the exciting emerging option of working forest easements (through the Nova Scotia Working Woodlands Trust). Also, hear thoughts on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and related questions: If there was more transparency about where forest products came from, what would people choose to purchase? And in Pat's words, "What if wood had more of a story to tell?"The conversation also touches on the local energy market, including important considerations on the use of biomass for heating.Pat Wiggin was raised in the Halifax Regional Municipality and first became interested in Natural Resource Management while studying Environmental Science at Mount Allison University. He funded his education by tree planting in the wilds of northern British Columbia and eventually decided to go back to school where he obtained a Forestry Technology diploma at the Maritime College of Forest Technology in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and has since held positions within various organizations, providing forest management, support, and advocacy to Nova Scotia's small, private woodland owners.EPISODE RESOURCESNova Scotia Working Woodlands TrustFederation of Nova Scotia Woodland OwnersForest Innovation ProgramThe Lahey report pdf (An Independent Review of Forestry Practices in Nova Scotia)Forest Innovation Voucher through NSCCWestern Woodland Cooperative ServiceForest Steward Certification (FSC)Maritime College of Forest TechnologyNatural Resources Environmental Technology program at NSCCSave Our Old Forests campaign: website on FacebookSOOFStock music festival 2023

Earlier this May, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) officially accepted a complaint against Malaysian timber company Samling, which was filed by civil society groups last October. The FSC accepted the complaint after determining there was “sufficient evidence” regarding violations of FSC policies, and the council has said it will open a case into alleged illegal logging, violations of traditional and human rights, destruction of high conservation value forests and significant conversion of forests as grounds for dissociation. Separately in June 2021, the same timber company filed a lawsuit against Malaysian NGO SAVE Rivers and its directors for publishing allegedly defamatory statements as part of its “Stop the Chop” campaign. To date, the case has been postponed four times. What are the issues behind both these cases? We speak to Jettie Word, the Director of The Borneo Project, to help us unpack what's happening over in Sarawak.Image Credit: FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Interpol estimating that deforestation contributes 6-17% of global carbon emissions, it will be impossible to mitigate the negative effects of climate change without addressing the practice. In this podcast, Carel van Randwyck, Themis' Chief Growth Officer speaks to Marc Jessel, Chief System Integrity Officer with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to discuss what can be done to increase the sustainability of forestry and reduce illegal logging, and how firms can ensure they are not unwittingly exposed through their supply chains.

Lena Dahl, verksamhetschef för FSC Sverige berättar i detta avsnitt om betydelsen av en FSC-certifierad produkt och hur FSC arbetar för ett miljöanpassat, samhällsnyttigt och ekonomiskt livskraftigt bruk av världens skogar, så att konsumenter ska kunna göra ett tryggt val av produkter från ett mer hållbart skogsbruk. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) är en ideell organisation som arbetar för ett miljöanpassat, samhällsnyttigt och ekonomiskt livskraftigt bruk av världens skogar med hjälp av standarder och certifiering.

Wälder sind die Lunge der Erde. Sie absorbieren enorme Mengen an Kohlendioxid aus der Atmosphäre und versorgen uns im Gegenzug mit reinem, sauberem Sauerstoff. Doch die Unternehmen fällen sie, um etwas zu produzieren, das wir sowieso die Toilette hinunterspülen werden! Toilettenpapier ist für den sekundenschnellen Gebrauch gedacht. Warum also sollte man dafür Zellstoff aus Frischholz verwenden? Es gibt keinen Grund, unsere Wälder zu zerstören, wenn es nachhaltige Alternativen gibt, wie recyceltes Toilettenpapier und Bambustoilettenpapier. Wenn Sie das umweltfreundlichste Toilettenpapier verwenden möchten, Lesen Sie weiter, um unseren Vergleich zwischen Recycling-Toilettenpapier und Bambus-Toilettenpapier zu finden und entdecken Sie, was besser für die Umwelt ist! Bambus-Toilettenpapier im Vergleich zu normalem Bambus-Toilettenpapier ist eine viel bessere Option für die Umwelt als die übliche Toilettenpapierrolle aus Frischfaser. Wenn es aus verantwortungsvollen Quellen stammt, kann dieses umweltfreundliche Toilettenpapier dazu beitragen, die Abholzung von Wäldern zu verhindern. Das liegt daran, dass Bambus nach der Ernte wieder nachwächst, so dass er nicht neu gepflanzt werden muss. Aber ist es besser als recyceltes Toilettenpapier? Schauen wir uns die Vor- und Nachteile dieser baumfreien Option einmal genauer an: PROS Bambus ist die am schnellsten wachsende Pflanze der Welt, er kann bis zu 20 Mal schneller wachsen als manche Bäume. Während ein durchschnittlicher Baum ein Jahr braucht, um einen Meter zu wachsen, kann Bambus dieses Wachstum in einer Stunde schaffen. Das macht Bambus zu einer wunderbaren Alternative, um die Abholzungsrate zu reduzieren! Im Gegensatz zu Bäumen muss diese Pflanze nach der Ernte nicht nachgepflanzt werden. Klopapierrollen aus Bambus setzen 30 % weniger Treibhausgase frei als solche aus Frischholz! Bambus-Toilettenpapier ist zu 100 % biologisch abbaubar und wird schneller abgebaut als herkömmliches und recyceltes Toilettenpapier. Bambus verbraucht weniger Wasser als andere Pflanzen und benötigt keine Düngemittel oder Pestizide für sein Wachstum. Bambuspflanzen können unter verschiedenen klimatischen Bedingungen gedeihen und auf ausgelaugten Böden wachsen. Außerdem können diese Pflanzen degradierte Böden wiederherstellen! CONS Einige Marken verwenden Bleichmittel, um die Farbe des Endprodukts zu verbessern. Allerdings können chlorhaltige Toilettenpapierrollen Ihre Haut und die Umwelt schädigen. Achten Sie also darauf, dass Sie bleichmittelfreies Bambustoilettenpapier kaufen. Wir sollten nicht vergessen, dass die meisten Bambusprodukte aus Asien stammen. Sie müssen also Tausende von Meilen über den Ozean transportiert werden, damit wir hier im Vereinigten Königreich Bambustoilettenpapier verwenden können. Und wie Sie vielleicht wissen, trägt der Schiffsverkehr zum Klimawandel bei. Einige Laubwälder werden zerstört, um Platz für Bambusplantagen zu schaffen. Da Bambus-Toilettenpapier eine Alternative sein sollte, um die Abholzung von Wäldern zu verhindern, ist es wichtig, eine Option zu wählen, die aus nachhaltigen Quellen stammt. Sie können sich für Produkte entscheiden, die vom Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) zertifiziert wurden. Recycling-Toilettenpapier im Vergleich zu normalem Papier Wie der Name schon sagt, wird Recycling-Toilettenpapier aus Papierprodukten hergestellt, die ausrangiert und dann recycelt wurden. Und keine Sorge, schmutziges Toilettenpapier gehört nicht dazu. Tatsächlich stammt diese nachhaltige Option aus Schulbüchern, Büropapier, Zeitungen und Zeitschriften. Lassen Sie uns nun über die Vor- und Nachteile dieses umweltfreundlichen Toilettenpapiers sprechen: PROS Da dieses umweltfreundliche Toilettenpapier aus recycelten Abfällen hergestellt wird, müssen die Unternehmen keine lebenden Bäume fällen, um ein Wegwerfprodukt herzustellen. Dies ist also eine viel bessere Option für die Umwelt als die Verwendung von Frischfasern! Dieses umweltfreundliche Toilettenpapier verringert nich...

Forests are the lungs of the Earth. They absorb an enormous amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and provide us with pure, clean oxygen in exchange. Yet, companies are cutting them down to produce something we're going to flush down the toilet anyway! Toilet paper is meant to be used for a matter of seconds. So, why use virgin wood pulp for this? There's no need to destroy our forests when there are sustainable alternatives, like recycled toilet paper and bamboo toilet paper. If you'd like to use the most eco-friendly toilet paper, keep reading to find our comparison of recycled toilet paper vs bamboo toilet paper and discover which is better for the environment! Bamboo Toilet Paper vs Regular Bamboo toilet paper is a much better option for the environment than your typical virgin paper toilet roll. When responsibly sourced, this eco-friendly toilet paper can help you prevent deforestation. And that's because bamboo re-grows after it's harvested, so it doesn't need to be re-planted. But is it better than recycled toilet paper? Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of this tree-free option: PROS Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, it can grow up to 20 times faster than some trees. While the average tree takes a year to grow one foot, bamboo can manage that growth in one hour. This makes bamboo a wonderful alternative to reduce deforestation rates! Unlike trees, this plant doesn't need to be replanted once harvested. Bamboo toilet rolls release 30% fewer greenhouse gases than those made from virgin wood! Bamboo toilet paper is 100% biodegradable and will break down faster than traditional and recycled toilet paper. Bamboo uses less water than other plants and it doesn't require the use of fertilisers or pesticides to grow. Bamboo crops can thrive in different climatic conditions and grow in depleted soils. Moreover, these crops can restore degraded lands! CONS Some brands use bleaching agents to improve the colour of the end product. However, chlorinated toilet rolls can affect your skin and the environment. So, make sure to look for bleach-free bamboo toilet paper. Let's remember that most bamboo products come from Asia. So, they must be shipped thousands of miles across the ocean so that we can use bamboo toilet paper here in the UK. And as you might know, shipping contributes to climate change. Some hardwood forests are being destroyed to make room for bamboo plantations. Since bamboo toilet paper should be an alternative to prevent deforestation, it's important to choose an option that comes from sustainable sources. You can opt for products that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Recycled Toilet Paper vs Regular As the name suggests, recycled toilet paper is made from paper products that have been discarded and then recycled. And don't worry, this doesn't include dirty toilet paper. In fact, this sustainable option comes from textbooks, office paper, newspapers, and magazines. Now, let's talk about the pros and cons of this eco-friendly toilet paper: PROS Since this eco-friendly toilet paper is made from recycled waste, companies don't need to cut down living trees to create a disposable product. So, this is a much better option for the environment than using virgin fibre! Besides reducing deforestation rates, this eco-friendly toilet paper can also decrease the amount of paper going to landfills. Recycling paper requires less energy and water than making virgin paper. Likewise, making recycled bathroom tissue creates less air and water pollution than producing traditional toilet paper. Commonly, recycled toilet paper requires less bleach because it's made from white paper. You can even find chlorine-free options! CONS Traditional and bamboo toilet rolls are often softer than recycled toilet paper. Although recycling paper requires fewer harsh chemicals than manufacturing virgin pulp, companies still need to use some chemicals to remove any impurities from the raw ...

Olá, hoje é quinta-feira, 08 de setembro de 2022, meu nome é Karin Corrêa Foggiato, sou Assessora de Agronegócios do Banco do Brasil em Curitiba/PR e vamos falar sobre o cenário da Certificação Florestal.O Brasil está entre os principais países produtores de papel, celulose e painéis de madeira do mundo. Além do fornecimento de madeira, o setor contribui para a conservação das florestas naturais e manutenção da biodiversidade através do manejo sustentável de suas áreas. O manejo florestal sustentável é um conjunto de técnicas aplicadas para capturar recursos naturais sem danificar o meio ambiente, garantindo a renovação desses recursos e permitindo o seu uso constante por diversas gerações.Uma forma muito utilizada pelo mercado para atestar a sustentabilidade das florestas cultivadas é através da certificação das áreas por meio dos padrões da Forest Stewardship Council - FSC - uma organização internacional não governamental e sem fins lucrativos com sede na Alemanha. No sistema FSC, existem 2 modalidades de certificação: de manejo florestal e de cadeia de custódia:- Certificação do manejo florestal: avalia se o manejo ambiental, econômico e social está de acordo com os padrões FSC.- Certificação de cadeia de custódia: específica para empresas de processamento, como serrarias, fábricas e outras. Neste caso, é verificado se a origem da matéria prima é de florestas certificadas, ou seja, certifica a rastreabilidade do produto. Os benefícios com a certificação são inúmeros, tais como: produto final diferenciado, com melhor preço de venda; abertura de novos mercados; melhoria da imagem institucional; áreas naturais preservadas, melhores condições de trabalho, dentre outros.No Brasil, foi formado um Grupo de Trabalho do FSC (GTFSC-BR), que atua desde 1996 com o objetivo de firmar padrões locais específicos, os quais devem ser utilizados pelas certificadoras que operam no país para avaliação das áreas florestais.O Banco do Brasil, principal parceiro do Agronegócio brasileiro, coloca à disposição dos produtores rurais, Linhas de Crédito de Investimento e Custeio, CPRs para plantio e condução das florestas, bem como Linhas para cobrir os custos da certificação de manejo sustentável das áreas, com prazos adequados e taxas de juros compatíveis com o mercado. Conte sempre com a Assessoria Especializada em Agronegócios e com toda a equipe do Banco do Brasil. Fica a dica de crédito consciente e sustentável. Até a próxima!

This week host Laura Hedlund speaks with Diane Haugen, CEO of CertifiedWoodProducts.net and Christopher McLaren, Chief Marketing Officer US at Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

In this episode, I talk about why you should be using certifications for your fabrics and materials and 3 key  certifications you should be using.For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to Belinda Humphrey. You can also download your free guide to sustainable product creation, "10 Sustainable Switches" or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/TOPICS:Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS, Better Cotton Initiative BCI, Forest Stewardship Council - FSC, Responsible Wool Standard RWS, HIGG Material Sustainability Index, Fashion Industry, Sustainability, Materials.Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change.

Panel discussion: The sustainably use of timber in construction. Brought to you by the Forest Stewardship CouncilChair: Hattie Hartman, Sustainability Editor for the Architects' JournalPanel members:Jeremy Harrison, Forest Stewardship CouncilMisak Terzibasiyan, UAArchitectsGiacomo Garziano, GGLoop AmsterdamThe episode was recorded at WAF 2019.This podcast episode is brought to you by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the most trusted and rigorous standard for responsible forest management. FSC Project Certification assures your use of guilt-free materials, knowing they came from well-managed forests. Get your project certified, ensuring a lower carbon footprint, helping to fight climate change. For more information please visit: www.fsc.org/project-certification See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications all about? Is a planned, managed forest area really sustainable? Can the status quo be changed?  On this podcast episode Amar Deshpande (aka Amar Vyas), Country Manager for FSC in India joins Girish Shivakumar to discuss sustainable forestry and FSC's role in it.  Amar is also a passionate storyteller and founder of Gaatha Story (https://gaathastory.in/podcasts/). Connect with Amar - https://twitter.com/MeAmarVyas Show notes and references https://bit.ly/2GHM3q5 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds. 

The Issue with Tissue, A Report from NRDC Please note: excerpts in the bullet list below are taken verbatim from the 2019 report This week I am happy to share my conversation with Jennifer Skene, international law fellow with NRDC and lead author of The Issue with Tissue Report that details the destruction of the boreal forest as a result of clear-cut logging. The boreal forest is a precious forest ecosystem that lies just below the Arctic Circle. It spans 1.9 billion hectares and represents 14% of Earth’s land, stretching across Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, and China, crowning the earth in a ring of green. It is home to hundreds of species numbering in billions of lives, including the iconic . It is home to more than 600 First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities whose traditional territories are in the boreal. It is being fast destroyed by American and Canadian logging companies.  In our conversation, we discuss the U.S. tissue market — which generates $31 billion in revenue every year, second only to China — and the report published by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) titled “The Issue with Tissue.” (The report was updated this year and can be found here: The Issue with Tissue 2.0.) This in-depth report presents the environmental atrocities being committed by huge U.S. and Canadian corporation in Canada — Proctor & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific, among others — and details the broad destruction that is underway right now with the tacit approval of the Canadian Government. It also offers us a great way out of being complicit in that destruction with its handy BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AT-HOME TISSUE PRODUCTS (See page 15 of the Report.)  Here are some disturbing highlights from the report: The United States consumes more toilet paper than any other country, using a whopping 9.2 billion pounds of it each year—about 28 pounds per person. Americans, who make up just over 4 percent of the world’s population, account for over 20 percent of global tissue consumption.  The three companies with the largest market shares in the tissue sector, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific, still rely almost exclusively on virgin pulp for their at-home tissue brands. Much of the tissue pulp in the United States comes from the boreal forest of Canada, which is home to over 600 Indigenous communities. Industrial logging claims more than a million acres of boreal forest every year, equivalent to seven National Hockey League rinks each minute, in part to meet demand for tissue products in the United States. Between 1996 and 2015, more than 28 million acres of boreal forest were logged, an area roughly the size of Ohio. More than 90 percent of this logging was done by clearcutting, which removes nearly all trees from an area.  These clearcut forests can take more than a century to return to their pre-logging condition, and some never do. Major brands such as Charmin, Cottonelle, and Angel Soft are made entirely from 100% virgin fiber. Here is why we must stop the destruction of this absolutely amazing region: The global boreal is especially vital to worldwide efforts to fight climate change since it stores more carbon per hectare than any other forest biome on earth and holds more carbon than all the currently accessible oil, gas, and coal reserves combined. It is an essential nesting ground for billions of migratory birds that populate the skies of North America. Yet, for all forests’ value, we are quite literally flushing them down the toilet. SOLUTIONS EXIST Fortunately, solutions promoting healthy forests and a healthy planet already exist. Companies and consumers simply need to embrace them. Instead of relying on virgin pulp, tissue companies can use recycled content or sustainably sourced alternative fibers such as wheat straw and bamboo. Use of these materials to create tissue can dramatically reduce our destructive impact on the boreal and other forests around the world. Because agricultural residue is often burned if not put to alternative use, using agricultural residue in tissue is additionally beneficial because it prevents this residue emitting carbon dioxide and other harmful air pollutants. Producers should look for bamboo that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to ensure it is sustainably sourced and indicate that certification on their products.”   SHOW RESOURCES The Issue With Tissue 2.0 report BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AT-HOME TISSUE PRODUCTS – Page 15 from the NRDC Report Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) website ABOUT Jennifer Skene, NRDC, author of The Issue with Tissue ABOUT Shelley Vinyard, NRDC, author of The Issue with Tissue Canada Invests in the Future of Intact Boreal Forests, NRDC Blogpost, August 20, 2019 by Jennifer Skene The Indigenous Guardians Program from the Indigenous Leadership Initiative Also see The Boreal Forest project at davidsuzuki.org Audible Café theme music by Brian Eddy You also heard “Raining Trees” by Tiokasin Ghosthorse, producer and host of First Voices Indigenous Radio The bird calls you heard in this episode were recorded from the Boreal Songbird Initiative, dedicated to education and outreach about the importance of the boreal forest to North America’s birds, other wildlife, and the global environment. 

“Our shareholders aren’t the only ones we’re responsible to,” noted Stacey Gillespie, director of product Strategy, Gaia Herbs Inc. “The environment is our stakeholder,” she said, and that is why the herbal supplement brand dedicates itself to improving the sustainability of packaging among other initiatives to ensure the company follows earthy-friendly practices. Gaia Herbs is part of the Climate Collaborative, a natural products industry organization where businesses join forces to reverse climate change. Gaia helps in this way by using cartons made from 100% recycled paperboard sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified forests. In 2018, Gaia saved over 742,000 gallons of water; 511,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of Power and 347 cubic yards of landfill space by using ecofriendly packaging. In this podcast, Gillespie is joined by Alison Czeczuga, sustainability and social impact manager, Gaia Herbs, to discuss the company’s commitment to sustainable packaging with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER.

If nothing changes we won't have an Amazon by 2100. Let's help put an end to that thought. #savetheAmazon #protecttheAmazon #youcansavetheforest #TheLorax #greenerthoughtspodcast Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(19)30943-1 (journal article), 2) https://grist.org/article/are-farmers-setting-day-of-fire-amazon-ablaze-to-support-bolsonaro/ - web article, 3) http://apps.npr.org/lookatthis/posts/brazil/ - NPR Brazil info, 4) https://us.fsc.org/en-us/market/find-products - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), 5) Ecosia.org - Ecosia internet browser (eco-friendly) Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

Can construction be zero waste? Better yet, can natural building actually help reverse climate change?! This week I talk to Chris Magwood from The Endeavour Centre Building School all about sustainability in construction projects. Everything from sourcing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved materials to sequestering carbon in the homes we build, zero waste construction is absolutely possible! Endeavour Centre Website: http://endeavourcentre.org/ Drawdown - 100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming: https://www.drawdown.org/ New episodes every Sunday. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more. Contact us at practicallyzerowaste@gmail.com Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod and @elsbethcallaghan Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support Have a great week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/message

It's normal these days to pay attention to what we eat. But what about the steady diet of air we breathe and soak ourselves in? The impact of homes on health somehow manages to stay below the radar. Even our language is a bit evasive. Why do we say "sick building syndrome"? The buildings aren't sick, the people are. This episode is a step toward helping this important topic get some long-overdue and much-needed attention. Join us for an interview with Bill Hayward and Carl Grimes that took place at the 2018 IAQA Conference in Chicago, IL. as we discuss the Hayward Healthy Home Score. We hope you enjoy, take the quiz yourself, and share with your friends and families. Learn More About The Hayward Score with this great, informative video.Bill HaywardBill is the founder of Hayward Score as well as the CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of Hayward, a 95-year-old California lumber and building material supplier. Since 2008, when he, his wife, and their newborn daughter became sick in their “dream home,” Bill has been focused on combining building science and medical science into a compelling strategy to transform home construction so that homes will no longer degrade human health. In addition to his work on Hayward Score, he has also recently assumed the role of Chief Innovations Officer of H3, a subsidiary focused on cutting-edge products that transform the indoor environment.LMB Journal, the leading magazine for the lumber/building material distribution channel, named him Entrepreneur of the Year (2015). In addition, he was named “20 Most Influential Leaders in the Industry” and Hayward was named “Dealer of the Year” for their work in driving sustainability in the industry. On the non-profit side, Bill is currently Chairman Emeritus of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and previously served as Chairman for the 5 years. He received his BS from UCLA and graduated from the Stanford Executive Program.Carl GrimesCarl joined the Hayward Score team in 2013 and brings more than 30 years of professional expertise to identifying and addressing the most critical issues to transform homes to healthy environments that fit individual needs. In addition, he has personally experienced living in unhealthy homes and has a deep understanding of the uncertainty, exhaustion, and skepticism inherent in the struggle that many face – that his home was not a safe and secure “castle,” but was instead contributing to his declining health and sense of well‐being.He is nationally recognized as a professionally accredited Healthy Home Specialist (HHS) and a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC). Since 1987, he has worked nationally as a private consultant guiding people who suffer from unhealthy houses. He has developed action plans and verification methods designed to eliminate health issues in homes. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the national Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) in 2002, and recently served as their President. Carl is now the Vice President of Practice for the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Carl has served on, created, and chaired a variety of committees writing industry consensus standards. He has collaborated with leading experts and researchers, analyzing the best approaches for restoring the indoor environment. He has chaired a committee that developed the course, Healthy Home Assessment: Principles and Practice, which is the follow‐on to the Essential Healthy Home Practitioner course by the National Center for Healthy Housing (www.nchh.org). He is also the author of “Starting Points for a Healthy Habitat,” based on his and his client’s experiences of living in unhealthy homes and speaks both nationally and internationally on topics related to indoor air quality.More InfoSee this powerful video about Bill’s wife’s own story and journey of discovering the impact of indoor air quality on her life and the life of her family. Check out the Breezometer app for outdoor air quality monitoring. Fun fact, the Foobot outdoor air reference is fueled by the Breezometer data feed. Also be sure to check out Jessica Green’s fascinating Ted Talk on the Indoor Microbiome. She talks about the simple (or complex) fact that our bodies and homes are covered in microbes -- some good for us, some bad for us. As we learn more about the germs and microbes who share our living spaces, TED Fellow Jessica Green asks: Can we design buildings that encourage happy, healthy microbial environments?For an expanded discussion, check out the Ted Blog.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international not for-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation, established to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. It's considered by many to be the gold standard of forest management in the world. FSC Malaysia began operations back in 2014, with the aim to be the main driver for bringing the world's leading standards to our country. Anthony Sebastian, a Wildlife Ecologist and Conservation Planner, who also sits on the Forest Stewardship Council's International Board of Directors, joins us to discuss the challenges and successes they've encountered, so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show we speak with Princeton University's Zuzana Burivalova about whether forest certification schemes like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) are actually achieving their environmental, social, and economic goals. Whether they do or not has massive implications for forest conservation worldwide, and while the evidence is hard to find, this tropical forest ecologist has interesting findings to share. Our second guest is Steve Wilson, who has just written a new paper on Javan rhino vocalizations. He plays some recordings of these fascinating sounds and discusses what they mean.  Plus we round up the past two weeks' top news. Please help us improve the Mongabay Newscast by leaving a review on its page at Android, Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you subscribe to it. And if you like what you hear, please tell a friend about this podcast!

The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you plan to sell in the next few years, you may want to avoid doing anything dramatic and instead incorporate small changes that would appeal to buyers.Why are these trends gaining popularity?The underlying theme of these trends is creating a home environment you love; one that appeals to your emotions and feels like a retreat from the stresses of the world. Although the home is a place where you can relax and spend time with loved ones, work expectations are beginning to blur the line between work and home. Even if people don’t work from home specifically, many are stretching their work hours into their evenings and weekends to complete work projects. It’s no wonder the Nordic concept of hygge (most often pronounced “hoo-gah”) has become a hot trend. A centuries-old concept, incorporating hygge in the home means creating simple and comfortable spaces that make you feel cozy and safe and appeal to your senses.1 The emphasis is on simplicity and fostering positive experiences, whether you’re spending time with family, reading a good book or catching up on work emails.WARM AND RICH COLORS.Whether you want to play with a bold color or stick with neutrals, one thing is clear—paint is the foundation of a great design. Painting your interiors has a return on investment of about 75 percent and is a relatively inexpensive project to complete, costing between $25 to $100 for paint alone.2 If you’re thinking of refreshing your home’s interiors with a coat of paint, popular colors include warm taupe, fresh green and dark tones. These colors are popular choices because they evoke feeling of warmth and coziness when you walk into a room.Wondering how to pair these colors? Taupe is the perfect alternative to traditional neutrals, such as gray and white, and goes well with cool blues, earthy greens and deep shades of wine.  Green goes well with other earthy shades, such as copper and moss, as well as deep plum and bright pink. If you’re hesitant to paint your walls green, incorporate it into your home by way of accent pillows, rugs, lamps, vases and other accessories or add a few house plants.                 If you’re interested in adding more drama to a room, include bold, dark colors.  Dark shades add color and sophistication to any space. Plum and dark gray pair well with pale blues, warm whites and light gray.Try one of these Colors of the Year: Poised Taupe – Sherwin Williams            Greenery - Pantone Shadow – Benjamin MooreRICH MATERIALS.Lux materials create a space in which you can’t wait to kick off your shoes and relax at the end of the day. The Danes use a mixture of materials and pattern as a way of adding character and interest; however the overall look still needs to adhere to a color palette to prevent it from looking distracting. Natural materials and textures allow you to maximize the comfort of the bedroom, living room or family room. Wood accents give rooms an earthy feel. Incorporate rustic wood sculptures, trays and furniture into your space. Choose furniture made with sustainably harvested wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or use reclaimed wood for an environmentally friendly alternative.If natural elements aren’t your style, but you want to add more visual interest to your room, try mixing patterns. Although it may have been avoided in the past, mixing stripes, florals and geometric prints actually help ground a space as long as the patterns feature complimentary colors or different shades of one color. If you’re worried about going overboard and making your room look “busy,” focus your mix in one area of the room. For example, add throw pillows in a variety of patterns to your sofa.GOING GREEN.According to a recent study from the American Psychological Association, people are more stressed than ever, with 24 percent of adults reporting they’re experiencing “extreme stress.”3 Top sources of stress include work and money. By incorporating small changes, like making your house more energy efficient, you can start to lower your bills and get back to relaxing and enjoying life like the Danish do (who consistently top the polls as the happiest people).Save money on your energy bills by sealing the “envelope” of your home, which includes the windows and doors, walls, floor and roof. The better insulated your home is, the less heat will escape and the lower your energy bill (and stress level) will be.  The most heat loss occurs through the walls of the home: up to 35 percent of heat loss, to be exact.4 Ceramic insulating paint is a space-inspired coating of paint mixed with ceramic compounds and applied to interior or exterior surfaces. It seals your walls and prevents heat from escaping, which means reduced energy bills all year long.THE FUNCTIONAL HOME OFFICE.Twenty-four percent of employed people do some or all of their work at home.5 Since more people are working remotely than ever, home offices are becoming more popular. Even if you don’t plan on working from home, a home office gives you a place to pay bills, work on personal projects, plan your family’s schedule and more. Home offices tend to be multifunctional, serving as a guest room when family and friends visit, and have the potential to meet other needs that arise. The key idea behind hygge is to enjoy the environment around you and for each room to be a sanctuary to sink into at any given moment. Your home office is no exception! Maximize your productivity, efficiency and focus by painting the walls shades of green or blue.6 If space is an issue, create a nook by installing docking and tech cabinets that are big enough to store a printer and other small office equipment and files without taking over the room.If you don’t have room in your home for an office, look no further than your backyard. Shedquarters, small structures or sheds built in the backyard for use as an office or home-based business, are an attractive option for homeowners who don’t have a room to dedicate to an office and don’t wish to add on their homes. while the jury is out on how much value these structure add to a home, they can convert easily into a storage shed if you plan to sell in the future.          SPLURGING ON KITCHEN RENOVATIONS.The kitchen is often the busiest, most hectic room in the house and one of the top renovation projects with a high return on investment.7 We do more than cook meals there; it’s where homework is done, bills are paid, weeks are planned and more. Kitchen remodels consistently show a respectable return on investment. According to the 2017 Cost vs Value Report from Remodeling magazine, a minor kitchen remodel touts an 80.2 percent return on investment.8 You don’t need to overhaul your entire kitchen to make it more hygge. Smaller additions can transform it into a relaxing and functional space you enjoy spending time with friends and family in.What does a “minor kitchen renovation” entail? In addition to replacing the fronts of your cabinets and drawers, it also includes replacing out-of-date appliances and fixtures. You may also consider replacing countertops. Quartz and quartzite are becoming more common as are other green laminate options, including ones that mimic stone, wood and concrete. Laminates install in less time, often over the existing countertop, make it an ideal choice for busy homeowners as well. Other hot kitchen trends include incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo into your countertops and floors and water filtration systems.                 Want to improve the look and feel of your home’s interior? Are you thinking of upgrading to a home that better fits your changing needs? Call us—we’d love to help you achieve all of your home-related dreams.Sources:  1. Time, Hygge, the Nordic Trend That Could Help You Survive 2016                2. Quality Smith                3. American Psychological Association, 2015 Stress in America4.  Department of Energy5. Department of Labor                6. Entrepreneur, How the Color of Your Office Impacts Productivity                7. Realtor.com                 8. Remodeling Magazine, 2017

Head over to http://www.pathwayspodcast.com for all the information on Tamsiens episode. Tamsien as the Corporate Sustainability & Membership Lead at The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a non for profit that ensures we are producing products and services that are coming from sustainable forest practices. In addition to this Tamsien has a fast growing bookstagram profile – Babbling Books, combining her love of books with her knowledge of social media and marketing. To find out more about Tamsien check out: ·       Babbling Books ·       The Awesome Foundation ·       The Forest Stewardship Council

In this episode, EPIC's Rob DiPerna discusses the split in the community between those favouring logging and those against it.  He details the Headwaters “deal” reached between the US government and Maxxam and its consequences.  Rob also walks us through some of the challenges in being “certified”, specifically for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and how the private sector's regulation is not always what it seems. Finally, he takes us through the work that still needs to be done in the forests and shares with us his favourite place in California (no surprises here, but it's very specific).   www.wildcalifornia.org

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), is an international not for-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation established to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC Malaysia recently began operations and aims to be the main driver for bringing the world's leading standards to our country. Andrew Ng, the Interim Executive Director of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Malaysia, joins us to discuss how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan Browning, Green Party Member of Parliament. Spokesperson on: Organics, GE and GMO's, Fisheries,  Agriculture, Bio-security and Forestry.  PLUS, The Grand Daddy of them All: Security and Intelligence.Steffan has been at the forefront of the New Zealand organics movement for more than twenty years. His aim is to have genuinely sustainable organics in New Zealand's food, fibre, forestry and fishing industries - which he states, needs to be integrated from a holistic perspective and 'also makes good business sense'.Listen as Steffan divulges the challenges that organics face, on the front lines of GE untruths, agribusiness and the unknowingness of government of both holistic systems and sustainability.Hear the most powerful and potent statement in NZ's Parliament for decades as Steffan covers the descent on Wellington of multiple layers of the global security apparatus that coincided with the 1st Reading of the GCSB Bill, it's knock-on effect and connecting the dots as to how NZ is cavorting with loss of its sovereignty, enabling the matrix to hover over, and hoover our fast losing innocence as a global moral compass - defender of democracy and citizen rights. Covering the the machinations of the SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE BILL - THE GCSB BILL.Steffan Browning on the GCSB and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 21 Aug 2013 | Speech | Steffan Browning Green MPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6kRIlhAftEI "I implore one of the 61 MPs who has previously supported this legislation to change at this vote and allow a full inquiry first. The Government has failed to provide a real justification for this fundamental attack on our democratic rights and freedoms, and the legislation facilitates the legal establishment of a surveillance State in New Zealand".This too is mentioned: NZ's increasing involvement with global military alliances, when we need to be an Advocate for Peace and Conflict Resolution.FOOD    GE FREE   Organic 2020The fight with Government inaction on GE in our imported fodder for cattle! GE Free New Zealand and our courageous volunteers battling big interests as of this moment.   www.gefree.org.nzGovernment inaction again regarding Food Labeling.That we still have very poor food labeling in NZ as GE and GMO labeling is only voluntary where it needs to be mandatory across the board.That 'Country of Origin' needs also to be clearly stated on the package, can, bottle as to where ingredients are grown/sourced etc.BIO- SECURITY:Pig Farmers and Bee keepers to combine to keep strong bio-security in place. Due to lax importation controls.Huge challenges here for NZ. Nearly 50% of our pork is imported (why?) and there are 'sars' related global health problems that could easily come in to NZ in raw cuts of pork.Border controls need to be strengthened far more stringently with more financial backing as shipping containers swamp the authorities and more lax controls are applied.More unknown diseases, viruses are entering NZ at present.FORESTRY:Current rorts in Carbon Credits around deforestation and dairying replacing trees.The adoption of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard shows that a national environmental standard is possible and the Government should advance one urgently.That 11 humans are equal to one cow in their capacity to ingest and excrete.  A conservative estimate is the number of dairy cows in NZ at present are equal to 66 million people inhabiting NZ, the same population as the UK.FISHERIES: Salmon, huge problems with Salmon farms, each ones 'waste' is the equivalent to a town of 40,000 people.Growing problems with sustainable fisheries in NZ due to vested interests and having to patrol our vast fishing grounds.1080 arial poison represents an ever-growing threat to New Zealand's 'clean, green' image, according to the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association.  How do the Greens position themselves to this when they are officially wanting an organic world? Steffan's answer to the vexing problem of possums.And much, more.Steffan Browning Green MP - Organic Sustainable NZ. This post needs to be seen by far more NZers - especially when we see where all of this is leading.  If we do nothing, the children of the future, will not be angry, they will be enraged!