SFI BLOG
Millennials are Poised to Make Long-lasting Changes to Sustainable Packaging
Millennials are changing the way we look at the world in many ways—including how we package the food and beverages we eat and drink every day. The EcoFocus Worldwide 2019 U.S. Trends Survey shows millennials place a much higher value on sustainability than previous generations and packaging is no exception.
Happy Earth Day
This week starts with Earth Day and ends with Arbor Day. Throughout most of North America, springtime is in full swing, with trees blooming and sprouting new leaves everywhere we look.
Share Our Earth Day Card
As we look forward to Earth Day on Monday, we’re happy to share our special SFI Earth Day e-card. Be sure to share it with others and help spread the word that buying SFI means supporting healthy, well-managed forests.
SFI launches Consumer Microsite – Buy SFI
With Earth Day just days away, I am pleased to launch the Buy SFI section of the SFI website.
Optimism and Cooperation: A Report From the Montreal Wood Convention
It’s great to be representing the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and exhibiting at the first-ever Montreal Wood Convention, which is being held at the Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal this week.
SFI Issues RFP, Pledges $400,000 for 2013 Forestry Conservation and Community Grants
As someone deeply committed to advancing forest conservation, I was excited yesterday to be part of the launch of the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program for 2013.
The Shared Path to Sustainability
It’s been quite a week in Washington, D.C., with all the activities surrounding the start of President Barack Obama’s second term.
Certified Wood Sets Stage for President Obama’s Inauguration
The eyes of the world turn to Washington on Monday, as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States.
Let’s Move On: USGBC Needs to Define “Approved Equivalent”
On December 10th 2012, the U.S. Green Building Council will wrap up their 5th public comment period on the new LEED rating tools, LEED v4.
SFI Annual Conference – Day Three
This conference,The Future is Decided Now, in Milwaukee, WI, has been a truly invigorating experience for me! I hope all of you -- all 200-plus delegates -- are feeling the same as you head home.
SFI’s Annual Awards Luncheon
The value of diverse partnerships, achievements by colleagues and kudos for work well done was threaded throughout day two of our annual conference, The Future is Decided Now, in Milwaukee, WI.
Success is about Teamwork and Strong Partners
At the end of the day, success is about teamwork and strong partners. SFI recognized both at day two of our annual conference in Milwaukee, The Future is Decided Now, being attended by more than 200 foresters, manufacturers, customers, business people, First Nations, conservationists and government agencies.
2012 Annual Conference- Day One!
What a thrill it is to welcome some 200 delegates to our annual conference this afternoon! From the buzz in the halls as people renew relationships to the informative exhibits on display, and the productive SFI Implementation Committee sessions this morning, we are off to a rousing start.
The Georgia Governor Gets It
Supporting the green building movement is about embracing energy efficiency, sustainable design, and responsible choices. But it is also about supporting the communities and jobs that contribute to the resources used in those very buildings.
It Is Hard To Imagine A World Without Forests
We depend on forests for our existence, for the clean air we breathe, for the clean water we drink, for wildlife habitat, and for carbon sequestration. We depend on forests to sustain sacred places and communities.
Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Our Story: A Georgia Tree Farm and Green Building
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is about to begin the fourth public comment period on draft credit language for LEED 2012.