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16 February 2021
Arjowiggins’ Sylvicta: a sustainable wood-based alternative to plastic packaging
Certification on the ground
As demand for environmentally friendly packaging grows, Arjopapers has launched Sylvicta, a ground-breaking alternative to plastic packaging, using PEFC-certified wood pulp. The translucent paper is fully recyclable, compostable and biodegradable.
15 February 2021
Chinese forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Chinese national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Get ready for the public consultation with our upcoming webinar.
11 February 2021
Sky: educational building showcases certified timber
Sustainable construction
The first multi-storey timber commercial office in the UK, the educational facility demonstrates the use of offsite prefabrication and timber construction.
9 February 2021
PEFC statement on the current situation in Myanmar
News
We are extremely concerned about the recent developments in Myanmar and are seeking assurances that the rights of workers and trade unions are not being infringed.
8 February 2021
Meeting our certified companies – Lyreco Co. Limited
Certification on the ground
In the second interview of our series 'Meeting our certified companies' we hear from David Record, Managing Director of Lyreco in Thailand.
4 February 2021
University of Greenwich: new building impresses with state-of-the-art timber construction
Sustainable construction
Originally constructed in the 1760s and modernized using PEFC-certified timber, Dreadnought Building retains its sense of history while providing a modern with teaching and social spaces.
3 February 2021
Public Consultation: Regional forest certification system for the Congo Basin
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the PAFC regional system for the Congo Basin. Public consultation ends 1 April.
2 February 2021
I call the forest my second home – that’s how much it means to me
Forests in photos
This February, 'Creature of the Forest', taken by Andrei Lazăr, is our photo in the spotlight.
29 January 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize 2021 – World Architecture Festival announces new dates
Sustainable construction
The World Architecture Festival now takes place 1-3 December 2021 in Lisbon. Enter your construction projects into the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - supported by PEFC - until 7 May!
25 January 2021
Swiss forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Swiss national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Get ready for the public consultation with our upcoming webinar.
20 January 2021
Building with timber: for people, planet and a better future
Sustainable construction
Our ‘PEFC Webinar: Building a better future with certified timber’ saw three experts in sustainable construction discussing the benefits of timber as a construction material.
18 January 2021
Regional forest certification system for the Congo Basin submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The PAFC regional system for the Congo Basin has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
13 January 2021
Jaguar Land Rover unveils the UK’s largest engineered timber roof
Sustainable construction
Jaguar Land Rover’s Advanced Product Creation Centre has the largest engineered timber roof in the UK, encompassing 1,512m³ of PEFC-certified glulam beams and 2,674m³ of cross laminated timber (CLT) panels manufactured by Binderholz.
7 January 2021
60,000 trees for the Future Forest
News
PEFC Austria, primary school children, BAUHAUS and LOGOCLIC complete their remarkable tree planting campaign.
5 January 2021
The forest is a perfect place to relax and unwind
Forests in photos
This January we hear from Martin Šebesta, a runner up in our 2020 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Martin tells us about his photo and what he loves about forests.
22 December 2020
PEFC-certified Christmas trees illuminate Europe’s cities
News
Christmas is just around the corner, and this year several European cities celebrate in sustainable style by choosing PEFC-certified firs and spruces as their Christmas trees.
21 December 2020
Responsible Wood welcomes Woolworths new Australian-made paper bag
Certification on the ground
Woolworths, one of the country’s main supermarkets, will be stocking PEFC-certified paper bags in response to customer demand for a paper carry bag option.
17 December 2020
In the forest, I enjoy the quietness, the wildlife and the trees
Forests in photos
This December, we hear from another runner-up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Frederic Vandenschrick tells us more about his photo ‘Golden Forest’.
14 December 2020
Architects play a leading role in sustainable construction
Sustainable construction
Building with certified wood is brilliant for our planet, for our health, and for our economy. Join our Construction webinar this Wednesday as three experts explain why.
10 December 2020
Dalston Lane: PEFC-certified timber stars in award winning residential building
Sustainable construction
At nearly 34 metres high, Dalston Lane in London is one of the world’s largest load-bearing buildings made of cross laminated timber.