SFI BLOG
Seeing the Power of Sustainable Forest Supply Chains in Every Setting
When I walk into a room, I can’t help but scan my surroundings to appreciate how many forest products are on display in various forms around us. From furniture to structural beams and decorative trim, seeing wood used in so many different and practical ways always gives me joy.
UN Launches International Year of Forests
The United Nations launched International Year of Forests. A variety of leaders and stakeholders assembled to discuss everything from forest communities to forest development.
White House Announces Better Building Initiative
This week, President Obama announced his Better Building Initiative, a plan aimed to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
Are Campaigners Misleading Consumers?
Phil Riebel, a sustainability advisor to the forest, paper and print sector, recently posted a couple of informative blogs on RISI.
Ohio’s State Forests Achieve SFI Certification
Earlier this month, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that all of Ohio’s 21 State Forests have achieved SFI certification.
The Value of SFI Certification
In Alabama, we take great pride in the fact that our implementation rate for best management practices stands at 97 percent.
Green Building Council Italia Promotes All Certification Programs
Green Building Council programs in other parts of the world are taking an inclusive approach to forest certification instead of limiting themselves to just the FSC.
Clemson University Engages the Public and Students in Improved Wildlife Habitat Activities
The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Practices program at Clemson University, is one of nine projects awarded funding earlier this year as part of SFI’s Conservation and Community Grant Program.
GOVgreen 2010: SFI Showcased Role of Forest Certification in Government Procurement
Earlier this week I was at the first annual GOVgreen conference and had the privilege of speaking with professionals working in various parts of the government.
SFI’s Statement on the USGBC’s Forest Certification Benchmark Vote
Over the past five years, SFI Inc has been committed to constructively engaging in the U.S. Green Building Council’s forest certification evaluation in the LEED rating system.
SFI was a Proud Sponsor of First Annual GreenGov Symposium
The first GreenGov Symposium, sponsored by the White House Council on Economic Quality came to a close last week.
SFI Collaborating to Research and Protect Grizzly Bears
The BC Ministry of Environment Ecosystems Branch in partnership with the SCCP recently completed a technical review of grizzly bear habitats along BC Pacific Coast.
A Look Back on GRAPH EXPO 2010
As a first-time exhibitor at GRAPH EXPO, I was impressed with the wide array of print professionals in attendance.
GRAPH EXPO 2010
We’re just two days away from GRAPH EXPO, and we couldn’t be more energized about the events we have planned at the show!
SFI Conference – Recognizing Partnerships
One of my favorite parts of the SFI conference is our awards luncheon. The conference lets us reflect on all of our shared successes from the last year.
SFI Conference: The Power of Partnerships
The SFI Annual Conference was like a shot of adrenalin. Think about it – a gathering of more than 200 people from every link of the supply chain.
