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The Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) is an international, non profit organization established
to promote responsible management of the world's forests. www.fsc.org A resource tool created and managed by the FSC to provide multiple search options for procuring certified materials and protecting the Chain of Custody (CoC) through the construction process. www.fsc-info.org |
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The Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) is a program that is governed by an independent board of directors that insures forests ore being managed in a sustainable manner. www.sfiprogram.org | |
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The Rainforest Alliance works to encourage better on-the-ground forestry practices by rewarding businesses, communities and governments that meet standards for sustainability. Central to the efforts is the SmartWood program that provides an independent third-party certification process, which assures consumers that the wood products they purchase come from responsibly managed forests, where biodiversity is conserved and local communities are supported. www.rainforest-alliance.org | |
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a Green Building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is one of the prominent rating systems that encompass a group of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. www.usgbc.org | |
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National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has developed its Model Green Home Building Guidelines that are quickly emerging as the standard for residential green design and construction. www.nahb.org | |
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The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests. www.pefc.org | |
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The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers' Association (KCMA) has developed its new Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) to encourage industry policies and practices that benefit the environment and the wellbeing of society. www.KCMA.org | |
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Scientific Certification Services (SCS) developed its Forest Conservation Program in 1991 and has since emerged as a leading certifier of forest management operations and wood products manufacturers. www.scscertified.com | |
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California Air Resources Board (CARB) was established by California's legislature in 1967 to attain and maintain healthy air quality. CARB has established a set of guidelines to regulate the amount of formaldehyde emissions allowed in the construction of products in the state. www.arb.ca.gov | |
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