Forest Stewardship Council

Tropical Forest Products Partners with Logan Lumber Company to Distribute Black Label™ Ipe in Florida

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Black Label selectively harvests its premium grade lumber to exceed the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Unifloresta for the brand's Ipe, Jatoba, BulletWood and Tigerwood-- all 100% legally sourced from South America. Black Label also offers thermally modified Kebony and ThermoWood with Novawood technology.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Forest Products announced it has partnered with Logan Lumber Company Inc. to distribute its Black Label™ brand of premium Ipe and other tropical hardwoods graded to the highest standards.
  • Acquired by Weekes Forest Products in 2006, Logan Lumber joined one of North America's foremost wholesale lumber and building distributors.
  • "Logan Lumber Company is proud to partner with Tropical Forest Products as a Black Label Ipe dealer in the state of Florida," said Doug Reagan, Account Manager, Logan Lumber Co. "For example, Black Label Ipe is a high-quality premium grade that is in high demand."
  • Tropical Forest Products' Black Label brand has been awarded for excellence with an Architizer A+ Award and several media awards.

Canon Launches First Carbon Neutral, Technical Wide Format Papers for the AECM Industry

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon announces the launch of Red Label Zero FSC®and Recycled White Zero FSC®, the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industry.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon announces the launch of Red Label Zero FSC®and Recycled White Zero FSC®, the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industry.
  • Canon Europe has worked with ClimatePartner since 2012 to offer end-to-end carbon neutral office papers: Black Label Zero, Top Colour Zero, and Recycled White Zero.
  • Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC® join the rest of the Imaging Supplies portfolio of sustainable, carbon neutral papers already available to customers.
  • Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC® are both available immediately from Canon's national sales organisations, resellers or the Canon online webshop.

Canon Launches First Carbon Neutral, Technical Wide Format Papers for the AECM Industry

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Friday, May 19, 2023
DIN, AECM, Carbon footprint, ISO, Construction, Architecture, EU Ecolabel, Carbon, ANSI, Wind, Forestry, Forest Stewardship Council, FSC, Environment, CO2, Tissue paper, Engineering, Canon

DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon announces the launch of Red Label Zero FSC®and Recycled White Zero FSC®, the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industry.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon announces the launch of Red Label Zero FSC®and Recycled White Zero FSC®, the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industry.
  • Canon Europe has worked with ClimatePartner since 2012 to offer end-to-end carbon neutral office papers: Black Label Zero, Top Colour Zero, and Recycled White Zero.
  • Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC® join the rest of the Imaging Supplies portfolio of sustainable, carbon neutral papers already available to customers.
  • Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC® are both available immediately from Canon's national sales organisations, resellers or the Canon online webshop.

Novolex Earns BPI Commercially Compostable Certification for Shopping Bags and Lawn Bags

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duro®, a Novolex® brand, announced today that it has earned Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification for even more of its paper bags and sacks.

Key Points: 
  • Now featuring more than 100 SKUs that have been tested and certified by BPI , Duro is adding to the growing number of certified commercially compostable products offered by Novolex.
  • The newly certified bags include Duro recycled kraft paper shopping bags as well as lawn and leaf bags.
  • They join other Novolex products that have already earned BPI certification, including compostable produce bags, T-shirt bags, can liners, and foodservice items from Eco-Products®.
  • Duro is one of the leading manufacturers of paper bags and sacks in North America, offering products that include specialty bags for direct-food contact, bags with convenient handles, compostable bags and bags made with recycled content.

New Wooden Cutlery From Eco-Products is a Cut Above

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Certification, Wood, Forest Stewardship Council, Compost, CMA, FSC, Forest, USDA, Marketing, Tissue paper, Cutlery, Mineral oil

BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Products® is launching its newest line of sustainable products, compostable cutlery made from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC)® certified birch wood complete with a unique, user-friendly design.

Key Points: 
  • The new wooden spoons, forks and knives feature a ridge in the handle for a stronger grip and extra durability.
  • "This new wooden cutlery is a significant addition to our GreenStripe® line," said Wendell Simonson, Director of Marketing for Eco-Products.
  • The wood cutlery includes 6.5-inch knives, forks and spoons that are perfect for both hot and cold foods.
  • The new wooden utensils are part of Eco-Products GreenStripe® line, which means they are made from renewable resources and are compostable.

Tropical Forest Products Teams Up with Four Corners of South Carolina to Distribute Black Label™ Sustainable Tropical Hardwoods

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Low Country, Low Country Sound, Thermally modified wood, Forest product, Black Label, Corners, Forest Stewardship Council, Bulletwood, FSC, Lumber, Tropics

Headquartered in North Charleston, SC, Four Corners serves the Low Country as a leading distributor of premium building materials.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in North Charleston, SC, Four Corners serves the Low Country as a leading distributor of premium building materials.
  • "The high standards of our Black Label architectural grade lumber meet the quality and service needs of Four Corners' customers," said Brian Lotz, Technical Director for Tropical Forest Products.
  • "I have been buying tropical hardwood decking for over 30 years in the Charleston area," said Larry Broadway, Four Corners Purchasing Manager.
  • Black Label exceeds Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Unifloresta standards for Ipe, Cumaru, Jatoba, Garapa, BulletWood and Tigerwood, all 100% legally sourced from South America.

The Good Charcoal Secures Nationwide distribution in 1,755 Target stores and on Target.com

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Good Charcoal Company - the premium sustainable charcoal company - propels growth with the nation's favorite retailer Target.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Good Charcoal Company - the premium sustainable charcoal company - propels growth with the nation's favorite retailer Target.
  • This nationwide distribution will see The Good Charcoal's lump charcoal available on shelves and online from today, priced at $7.99 for an 8lb bag.
  • Launched in December 2020, The Good Charcoal Company is the only company importing charcoal from Namibia, using acacia to create its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified product.
  • The Good Charcoal 8lb bag is now available in 1,755 Target stores and online priced at $7.99.

7 Ways to Change Your Impact on the Environment Today in Honor of Earth Day April 22

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, is an opportunity to invest in our planet, to promote eco-friendly practices and ways to create a more sustainable, livable planet, not only for ourselves but for our kids and future generations.

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  • Consideration for the well-being of pets, families, and the planet extends into our work environment and daily habits at Wondercide.
  • A good rule of thumb is to turn off the lights inside your office at the end of the workday.
  • An even greater goal to benefit the earth would be to use renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
  • This Earth Day and every day, we're celebrating all businesses that incorporate a positive and collaborative approach to the environment that focuses on education and action.

Browne Forest Project Reaches Milestone of 50,000 Trees in Just Six Months

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards has planted over 50,000 trees in just 6 months as a part of the Browne Forest Project.

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  • SEATTLE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards has planted over 50,000 trees in just 6 months as a part of the Browne Forest Project.
  • The Browne Forest Project was identified as a small way Browne Family Vineyards could support the fight against climate change, something that has greatly affected the wine industry in recent years.
  • "The Browne Forest Project started as a personal mission given recent impacts due to climate change on our vineyards and grapes," said Andrew Browne, co-proprietor Browne Family Vineyards.
  • In celebration of this milestone, Browne Family Vineyards has released the Browne Forest Project 2022 Columbia Valley White Blend.

818 Tequila Announces B Corp™ Certification

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 818 Tequila, the award-winning sustainable Tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, today announced it has earned the coveted recognition as a  Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp"). As one of the few Tequila companies in the world to achieve B Corp status, 818 joins a select global community of purpose-led companies that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.

Key Points: 
  • This Recognition is Supplemented by New "Buy a Bottle, Give a Brick" Campaign Launch to Expand Impact and Infrastructure in Rural Mexican Communities Where Tequila is Produced
    LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 818 Tequila , the award-winning sustainable Tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, today announced it has earned the coveted recognition as a Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp").
  • Only 40% of companies who submit their B Impact Assessments actually go on to earn certification, which 818 achieved with the support of Impact Growth Partners, a women-owned and operated B Corp consulting firm.
  • "I am so proud of this achievement in our first two years of business," said Kendall Jenner, Founder of 818 Tequila.
  • For every bottle of 818 Tequila purchased from April 1 through June 30, 2023, 818 Tequila will donate one brick through its Bricks Program , up to $25,000, which directly impacts local Mexican infrastructure projects.