Engaging Content and Key Takeaways for Building Professionals The Wood You Like to Know Conference, hosted by Weathertex and Wattyl Australia, brought together builders, designers, and other industry professionals in Brisbane for a day of insightful discussions on timber products in residential and commercial building projects. The event, held at…
In order to mitigate our individual and collective environmental impact, it is crucial that we take action to address the global issue of human induced climate change. Paper and cardboard packaging plays a significant role in this effort. There is a growing demand for sustainable paper and packaging solutions that…
Key Takeaways from Michael Berger’s Visit Dr. Michael Berger, the CEO and Secretary General of PEFC International, recently visited Australia and New Zealand to engage with industry partners, stakeholders, and certified organizations. This marked Dr. Berger’s first visit to the region since being appointed to his role in June 2022,…
Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Forestry: Highlights from the International Conference on Timber Certification in Malaysia In March of this year, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and the Institute for Environment and Development, UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia, hosted the highly anticipated International Conference on Timber Certification: Exploring Future Frontiers. Over the…
Healthy forests for healthy people Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the International Day of Forests, also known as World Forest Day, takes place on March 21st each year to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote sustainable forest management. The International Day of…
Sustainability: maximising renewables in construction Sydney recently hosted the 8th annual Sydney Build Expo, the biggest construction event in Australia, bringing together key players in the industry including contractors, architects, engineers, house builders, developers, government and construction professionals. The two-day event, which took place on the 23rd and 24th of…
WoodSolutions case-study seminar presents outstanding timber projects Outstanding timber projects were the talk of the town at a special ‘case-study-focused’ WoodSolutions seminar which presented a selection of the award-winning local and interstate projects from the 2022 Australian Timber Design Awards (held in December 2022). The event showcased a diverse range of…
Introducing Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Most people can agree that the importance of environmental sustainability cannot be overstated. As global temperatures continue to rise and natural resources become scarcer, it has become clear that every individual and organization is taking steps towards a better understanding of sustainability. There is a growing…
Join PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger in Australia and New Zealand PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger will be visiting Australia and New Zealand in March and April of this year to engage with industry partners, key stakeholders, and certified organizations regarding sustainable…
Talking sustainable forestry & certification on new platforms Our Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh was recently featured on two different podcasts to talk about sustainable forestry, the Responsible Wood and PEFC Certification Schemes and dispel common myths about the industry. Matt introduces the topic by outlining: Sustainable forest management under…
