Where does FSC wood come from?
What does the FSC label mean? The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo on a forest product is your assurance that it is made with, or contains, forest-based materials from FSC-certified forests or reclaimed sources.
What wood is FSC certified?
FSC Certified Wood Decking & Lumber
| Lumber | Decking | Flooring |
|---|---|---|
| Ipe | Tigerwood | Cumaru |
| Garapa | Massaranduba |
Is IKEA wood FSC certified?
Because wood is so important to IKEA, we work together with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) to take care of the world’s forests. By the end of 2020, we aim for all our wood to come from more sustainable sources including FSC certified and recycled wood. Today we have reached more than 91% of our goal.
Is there an FSC controlled wood label?
FSC MIX. Products that bear this label are made using a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC controlled wood. While controlled wood is not from FSC certified forests, it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources.
How many companies are FSC certified?
FSC Certification Statistics as of August 2020: 3,756 companies Chain-of-Custody certified in the US. 6,273 sites certified in the US.
Can MDF be FSC certified?
FSC® MDF refers to MDF which is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® and can therefore prove its environmental credentials. The FSC® scheme sets the standard for responsible management.
What is 100% FSC certified wood?
FSC 100%: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials within the product come completely from FSC-certified forests. FSC Recycled: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials in a product come from recycled or reclaimed (re-used) material.
What is FSC certified material?
If a product, like a piece of tropical hardwood patio furniture, is labeled as “FSC Certified,” it means that the wood used in the product and the manufacturer that made it met the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council.
How much wood does IKEA use 2020?
Ikea is deeply indebted to wood. This year it used 13.56 million cubic metres of solid wood and wood-based board materials, not including paper and packaging, meaning Ikea alone uses almost 1% of all wood used commercially around the world.
What does FSC label mean?
Forest Stewardship Council
Here’s the answer: the logo represents the Forest Stewardship Council®—and it signifies that the wood or paper product originated from a forest that was managed carefully with trees, animals, and local community benefit at heart.