Kyle D. Skrinak

GATF offers a primer on FSC/SFI.

MSNBC weighs in on the matter. I’m not reflexively critical of industry-lead initiatives, but SFI does have a problem with its affiliation.

The debate rages on. FPAC tries to give it to FSC on the chin, but how does the fact that FSC represent a smaller share of the Canadian forests mean that it is a less green standard?

Recycling versus Recycle Now versus FSC versus PFEC. SFI conspicuously missing…

I’m for green initiatives, but I’m also for keeping businesses open. I’d be curious who can meet all of the criteria listed here and maintain sustainable profitability.

Timber Industry Magazine reports a 9% jump in FSC awareness in the past 12 months.

Spotted this blog post on “Environmental Printing” and at first blush find it a very useful overview for all things EHS-related for print.

New book out: How are retail giants paying premiums for ethically produced products… and finding that it is good business to do so? Here’s an example blog post showing the market demanding more certification from products.

Talk is cheap.

I’m commonly asked; “What about SFI?” The Sustainable Forest Management program is essentially an industry-based initiative that attempts to counter FSC. For most, the compound word in the last sentence tells them all they need to know. I haven’t implemented SFI (and would be happy to help you do so if you’re so inclined) but I would recommend against it. The key motivator is what does the print buyer want? FSC has done a much better job of defining, launching and now maintaining their standard, and that it will continue to position itself at the forefront going forward.

Gratis, here’s an admittedly biased comparison of the two. Yale hosts an older study, (2004) but both standards have updated so as to moot the comparison.