What Is FSC Certified Packaging?

FSC® Certified Packaging is a product certification system that recognizes packaging made from wood or paper products sourced from responsibly managed forests. It assures consumers and businesses that their packaging has been produced in an environmentally responsible way, with the highest standards of social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

This certification helps companies meet their sustainability goals while ensuring they use materials from renewable sources.

With FSC® Certified Packaging, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability while providing customers with peace of mind about where their products have come from.

Each step in the process is tracked and audited to ensure material is sourced from responsibly managed forests or wood material. When new material is added to the mix, it is tracked.

The FSC® Chain of Custody ensures that from its source in the forest, all the way through processing and manufacturing, and finally reaching your home or office, it’s certified as coming from a sustainable source.

This helps companies identify and address any issues with their supply chains so they can continue to use only FSC® Certified materials in their products and packaging.

The FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) Label is internationally recognized as a symbol of responsible forest management. This label assures customers that the product they are purchasing has been made using materials from FSC® Certified sources, ensuring sustainability and ethical practices throughout the supply chain.

By displaying the FSC® Label, companies demonstrate their commitment to environmental conservation, allowing consumers to make informed choices that support the preservation of forests.

The FSC® certification process includes rigorous standards that cover ecological, social, and economic aspects of forest management, ensuring that the forests are managed in a way that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, and ecological processes.

FSC 100%

All materials used in products bearing the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) label come from responsibly managed, FSC®-certified forests.

This certification guarantees that the forests are managed in a way that preserves biological diversity, benefits the lives of local people and workers, and sustains economic viability. Products with the FSC® 100% label are made entirely from FSC®-certified forest materials, ensuring that every component is sourced from forests that meet the highest environmental and social standards.

These products contribute most directly to the FSC® mission to promote sustainable forest management worldwide, aiming to ensure thriving forests for all, forever. By choosing products with the FSC® 100% label, consumers support practices that protect forest ecosystems, promote fair labor conditions, and uphold the rights of indigenous communities, thereby fostering a sustainable future for forests and the people who depend on them.

FSC Recycled

This product is made entirely from 100 percent recycled materials, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. Using recycled materials maximizes precious forest resources and reduces the need to harvest additional trees, conserving ecosystems and minimizing deforestation impacts. 

This practice supports a circular economy by reusing resources, reducing waste, and lowering the environmental footprint compared to new material production.

By choosing products made from recycled materials, consumers help protect forests, promote responsible resource management, and support sustainable practices. This ensures that natural resources are preserved for future generations while encouraging industries to adopt eco-friendly methods.

FSC MIX

The product is made with a mixture of materials from FSC®-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC® controlled wood. While controlled wood doesn’t come from FSC®-certified forests, it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources.

Learn More About The Label At FSC.org.

There are so many benefits to using FSC® Certified Packaging, ranging from improving customer retention, acquiring new ones, and reducing your impact on the environment.

Increase Customer Confidence

One of the primary benefits of FSC® Certified Packaging is its ability to increase consumer confidence in a company’s commitment to sustainability. By displaying the FSC® logo on products, businesses can demonstrate to customers that they are taking steps towards reducing their environmental impact and improving forest management practices worldwide.

Additionally, this certification enables companies to market themselves as eco-friendly, which can be beneficial for gaining customer loyalty and trust.

Related: The Packaging Industry's Shift Towards Sustainability

Help The Environment As A Company

Next, FSC® Certification provides businesses access to a global network of responsible forestry initiatives. By working with these organizations, businesses can ensure they are sourcing their materials from responsibly managed forests that meet rigorous standards for conservation and sustainable harvesting practices.

This allows you to support local communities while actively helping to protect the world’s natural resources.

Attract New Customers

Finally, businesses that choose to use FSC® Certified Packaging demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, which can be extremely attractive to eco-conscious customers. These customers are more likely to seek out products with the FSC® logo and may become loyal customers as a result.

It's a great way to attract new customers by marketing yourself as an environmentally responsible brand.

It's just as easy as ordering regular packaging. You only need to find a manufacturer that is FSC® Certified. Great news: We're FSC® Certified at Bennett! Yes, it's that easy.

By choosing FSC® Certified Packaging, businesses can make a positive impact on the environment and support responsible forestry initiatives around the world. At Bennett Packaging, we are proud to be certified by the FSC® and offer our customers sustainable packaging solutions.

We believe that sustainability is a critical factor in any successful business model and strive to provide our clients with high-quality products that meet their needs while minimizing environmental impact.

With our FSC® Certified Packaging, you can rest assured knowing your company is doing its part for the environment. Together, let’s work towards creating a brighter future through responsible forest management practices!