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Industry leaders spread awareness about the Australian circular economy

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood July 21, 2022

As featured in the Timber and Forestry E News Architects, designers and construction companies focused on business and the environment AUSTRALIAN-owned manufacturer of zero-carbon external timber cladding, Weathertex has brought together industry leaders to explore, educate and drive awareness on Building a Circular Australia. Architects, designers, developers and construction companies gathered in Sydney last Wednesday to hear how a circular…

Responsible Wood amongst the first to join the ‘Sustainable Choice’ platform

Australia, News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood July 20, 2022

Responsible Wood and PEFC amongst the first brands onboarded to Sustainable Choice platform. It is no secret that consumer attitudes toward environmental sustainability have shifted dramatically in recent times, which in turn has influenced their behaviours when it comes to the brands they buy from. In fact, consumer research studies1 demonstrate that 61% of people want more information to help…

Responsible Wood spreads the word about the PEFC certification in NZ

Events, New Zealand, NewsBy responsiblewood July 7, 2022

Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries and Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh have spent the week travelling throughout New Zealand, introducing the new AS / NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management standard to the NZ market. This included hosting a workshop at SCION House, Rotorua, where Matt de Jongh and Simon Dorries introduced the new standard to a cross-section of PEFC certificate…

Forests are the last guard standing between humanity and destruction

Australia, New Zealand, NewsBy responsiblewood July 6, 2022

As featured by PEFC International This month, we hear from Yusuf Madi, a runner up in our 2021 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Yusuf tells us more about his photo ‘A Bird’s Eye View of Wetland Forests of Tasik Bera’, showing the stunning Bera Lake in Pahang, Malaysia, from above. How do you feel about forests, both professionally and…

Responsible Wood to present at ‘Building a Circular Australia’ – live event in Sydney

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood July 6, 2022

As featured by Architecture and Design Responsible Wood-certified Weathertex will be presenting ‘Building a Circular Australia’ – a live event in Sydney on 13th July 2022, covering the foundations of what a circular economy is and how to benefit from circular thinking. A circular economy can benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Business and political leaders alike are coming to…

Safety management and training on land care-specific skills

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood June 30, 2022

A COLLABORATION involving Responsible Wood certificate holders PF Olsen and Wespine Industries has partnered with the Leschenault Catchment Council (LCC) south of Perth to further expand a project focused on safety management and training in land care-specific skills. The council, governed by volunteer membership, started the project – Danju: Jobs Together – to provide employment opportunities for the Noongar People.…

An overview of the importance of Australian forests

Australia, NewsBy responsiblewood June 28, 2022

Everything we need to live, from the oxygen in the air to the materials we build with, comes from trees. There are also many “hidden” benefits of forests that we enjoy. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, forests deliver invaluable benefits that we often take for granted. A single mature, leafy tree is estimated to produce…

What is PEFC and how is it helping forests around the world

NewsBy responsiblewood June 28, 2022

Forests are very important to the world’s population, economy, and environment. Not only do they help reduce the effects of climate change and natural disasters, but they are also home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. They also give us food, make many of our products possible, and give millions of people a way to make a…

Responsible Wood releases key guidance information for AS / NZS 4708 Standard

Australia, New Zealand, News, TechnicalBy responsiblewood June 23, 2022

Key changes and questions and answers featured on responsiblewood.org.au website In December 2021 Responsible Wood published the latest version of the AS / NZS 4708 Standard for Sustainable Forest Management – requirements. As part of the communication process, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh is holding workshops and meetings throughout Australia and New Zealand introducing the new standard. So far Mr de…

Passionate forest scientist joins the Responsible Wood Board

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood June 16, 2022

Fresh from her appointment to the board, Dr Kerrie Catchpoole sat down with Responsible Wood’s Jason Ross to discuss the Responsible Wood certificate scheme now and into the future. Kerrie has extensive forest industry knowledge and has worked across both plantations and native forest for more than 20 years. She has held both research and policy positions with the Queensland…

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