Visy Paper is pleased to announce Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certification for the use for FSC 100% Recycled certification has been awarded to paper produced at the Australian Recycled Paper Mills.
The FSC 100% Recycled certification applies to a variety of Visy paper products, and will feature on paper packaging from September 2009.
The FSC 100% recycled label certifies that the fibre used to make these Visy papers comes from post-consumer sources, such as kerbside collections.
FSC chain of custody procedures provide a link between the post-consumer waste and the product into which it is manufactured. Sustainability has always been the core of Visy operations.
FSC certification recognizes Visy’s historical and current operations that turn “waste” material into useful paper products; such as Visy Fibre Packaging cartons and other Visy fibre packaging products.
Visy and FSC make good partners for environmentally responsible behaviours as FSC standards are regarded as the global benchmark for certification of forest products, and Visy’s leadership and commitment to all aspects of sustainability demonstrates these values.
Not only will FSC Certification enhance the environmental integrity of Visy’s paper, it will provide assurance and support to our customers about the source of the products they are buying.
The FSC Chain of Custody Certification has been granted by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) who is accredited by the FSC to certify companies to their international standards. About the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international not for profit organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests.
It was founded in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for a trustworthy wood-labelling system. FSC has a respected system of guidelines for responsible forest management and an accreditation program conducted by a network of independent auditors.
For more information please see www.fsc.org or www.fscaustralia.org.
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