December 3, 2008
Certified Fibers Can Protect Against Greenwashing Claims
Packaging managers who want to avoid the negative image associated with using virgin fibers in packaging may want to consider using certified, sustainably forested fibers, writes Linda Casey in Packaging Digest.
Casey writes that sustainable forestry organizations can help packagers authenticate their “green packaging claims” by providing evidence of compliance to reporting standards.
The Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative both offer forest management standards. FSC has a set of 10 principles and more than 50 criteria that deal with legal issues – including indigenous rights, labor rights, and environmental impacts. SFI addresses nine areas of concern relating to sustainably forested fibers.
Casey writes that “by using FSC- or SFI-certified products or becoming a certified supplier, a packaging operation can ensure a measure of protection against claims of greenwashing.”
In October, Jeff Salisbury, president of Label Impressions, wrote on EL that green printing and packaging materials is more than just recycling, reusing and renewing. Salisbury says he would like to see more brand owners, printers and consumers focus on sourcing print and packaging from more abundant, renewable resources.
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Reader Comments
When talking about carbon footprints, it’s imperative that the data has been verified as free of greenwash. Maybe one day an audited carbon footprint report will be as required as an audited financial report! Verified carbon reports, published on an established registry like the GHG CleanStart™ Registry from CSA (www.csa.ca/carbonperformance), help stakeholders make informed decisions.
Jen | December 4th, 2008