Paper Choices
If you see one of these logos on a product you'd like to purchase, you can be certain you're making an informed choice.
Paper with recycled content has already been used at least once, reducing the need for virgin fibres, which conserves trees. The higher the percentage of recycled content, the better for the environment.
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide. FSC enables you to make informed choices about the products you buy, thus improving standards in forest management.
fscaustralia.org
The Australian Forestry Standard® (AFS®) is the leading management standard of the Australian Forest Certification Scheme (AFCS), which certifies extensive areas of native forests and plantations across Australia. The AFS® is endorsed by the PEFC.
forestrystandard.org.au
The PEFC Council (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification.
pefc.org