International forest certification
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Quality wood only from sustainable Finnish forests
Feel the positive energy! Hoisko uses only wood from sustainable and responsible forestry Responsibly harvested wood is a very sustainable raw material Hoisko is a cross-laminated timber (CLT) brand that combines modern technology with traditional Finnish know-how and wood material. The company...
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Only PEFC certified wood in play and fitness products, Finland
Sustainable fitness check Finnish play and fitness set producer makes the case for sustainable wood Wood is CO2 neutral since it absorbs the same amount while growing as emisions generated end of life Lappset is a Lapland-based family business founded in 1970. The company has nearly 50 years’...
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Responsible use of wood guaranteed by PEFC certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international forest certification system promoting ecologically, socially and economically sustainable forestry. Around 10 % of the world’s forests are certified and, of these, two-thirds – some 300 million hectares – to PEFC...
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Using recycled paper to cut waste at printing company
Zero tolerance policy to tackle paper waste Printing company implemented a zero-waste strategy 70 % of the paper now used is from recycled stock Seacourt Print Ltd, a printing company with strong traditions, supplies quality design and colour print services to a clientele of blue-chip companies. The...
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Green labelling and certification for infrastructure, products, packaging
Green labelling, also known as 'Ecolabelling', is a recognised scheme for businesses to communicate the environmental credentials of products they put on the market. The Ecolabel stimulates the market for green products and services, and promotes broader awareness of environmental issues. Green...
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Procuring sustainable office supplies and consumables
Consumables such as paper, staples or beverages are cheap if you consider how often they are used and how easily they are replaced. The decision to use more sustainable suppliers is made easier today thanks to better information and labelling, such as 'Blauer Engel' and 'ENERGYStar' which guarantee...
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Sustainable packaging of Auchan products
Eco-designs power a sustainability drive Since 2005, 12 040 tonnes of packaging has been eliminated on Auchan products In Poland, lighter water bottle caps saves 4.6 tonnes in plastics every year In France, new freezer bags have cut cardboard consumption by 33 tonnes, requiring 375 fewer transport...