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Article

31 Aug 2004

Author:
Chris Elliot, Director of WWF's Global Forest Programme, WWF News

Eco-labelling — short-lived fad or growing trend?

The FSC [Forest Stewardship Council] was formally established in September 1994...Ten years later, nearly 50 million hectares — an area larger than Spain — in 62 countries are certified by independent certification bodies accredited by the FSC. [refers to B&Q (part of Kingfisher), IKEA, Home Depot, Lowes, Lumbermens]