FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council, an organization that sets the standard for responsible and ethical forest management. They certify that forest-based products are made in a responsible way that reduces environmental impact. The FSC decided to create a recycled label and certification process to acknowledge the important role that recycled products play in reducing deforestation. A product with the FSC recycled label has been thoroughly investigated and verified as genuinely recycled.
The FSC has three different certification labels for paper products:
• FSC 100% certifies the product is 100% virgin fiber harvested from FSC-certified forests.
• FSC Mix certifies the product is a combination of FSC-certified virgin material and recycled fiber.
• FSC Recycled certifies the product is made from 100% recycled materials.
FSC has made it easy for consumers to verify recycled products—all they have to do is look for the FSC label when shopping.