Brisbane Hosts SIM-PAC 2024 Always at the forefront of advocating for sustainable forestry, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh took the stage at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Asia Pacific (SIM-PAC) Conference 2024 in Brisbane recently, underscoring the pivotal role of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme. His insights into sustainable…
An Intro to Forest CertificationBelow is a short video that explains “What is Forest Certification?”. The Forest Certification ProcessFrom setting a standard to passing an audit, how does it all work?Sustainable Forests Sustainable forest management is about caring for our forests in a way that ensures they remain healthy, growing…
Why your business should start using sustainable cardboard packaging solutions and the importance of certified wood December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the last decade, and it’s easy to see why. The convenience of being able to shop from the comfort of your…
The benefits of using sustainable packaging for e-commerce businesses and why you should offer certified products December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia Today, online shopping and home delivery services have taken the world by storm. Thanks to the convenience of ordering whatever people want from the comfort of their homes,…
Separating fact from fiction: reflecting on deforestation and forest degradation December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia We recognise the irreplaceable role of forests and ecosystems in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet, and the communities around the world who depend on them. Responsible Wood shares the growing concern about…
Understanding deforestation Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or woodlands, typically done for more agricultural land, or urban expansion. It involves the permanent destruction of trees and the conversion of forested areas into non-forested land. A key distinction to note is that deforestation occurs when a…
Is Wood Recyclable? The term “recycling” describes the process of converting “waste” into new materials or goods. Recycling is simply the process of converting waste into something useful. Recycling keeps potentially hazardous chemicals out of the environment and eliminates the need to employ new resources to make new things,…
Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu wins Award for Australian Certified Timber As sponsors of the “Australian Certified Timber” category at the Timber Development Association’s Australian Timber Design Awards (TDA), we at Responsible Wood are delighted to recognise the well-deserved winner in this category – Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu. The Awards, hosted…
Exploring the Future of Sustainable Native Forestry in NSW In a collaborative effort to showcase the often misunderstood, perhaps overlooked aspects or even at times deliberately mispresented, sustainable forestry practices, Responsible Wood, in partnership with Pentarch Forestry, Forestry Corporation of NSW, the Australian Forest Products Association of NSW, and Timber…
Conference Puts Sustainable Forest Management Certification in Spotlight The 2023 ANZIF Conference, a key event for forest scientists, foresters, and forest industry professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, recently concluded, running from October 15 to October 18. Jointly organised by Forestry Australia and The New Zealand Institute of Forestry, this conference…
