When it comes to sustainability, even the small decisions count. London Drugs uses a fair number of paper envelopes to deliver photo prints to customers. A closer look at the back of these envelopes reveals there’s more inside than precious memories.
First, the paper is made in Canada. That means less carbon footprint from shipping, and support for Canadian suppliers.
Second, the paper stock is FSC Certified. The FSC ‘check-tree’ logo can only be used on paper and wood products that come from responsibly managed forests, and verified recycled sources. Under FSC certification, forests are certified against a set of strict environmental and social standards, and fibre from certified forests is tracked all the way to the consumer through the chain of custody certification system. The on-the-ground impact of FSC certification is that:
- Waterways are protected
- Wildlife habitat and species are protected
- High conservation value forests are preserved
- Forest management practices are monitored annually
- Genetically modified trees are not used
- Pesticide use is reduced
- Local people are involved in forest management
- The rights of Indigenous Peoples are respected
Look for the FSC logo on brochures, paper and wood products you buy. It’s one more thing you can do to help protect forest ecosystems and reward the suppliers who are doing it right.
