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APR says it is pleased with certification activity
The Washington-based Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) says its certification program for postconsumer (PCR) “has experienced growth in both the number of APR member companies that manufacture certified PCR, as well as APR endorsed…
USA Continues to be a Leader in Sustainable Squid
Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off the U.S. East Coast achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification…
Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification
All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry announced that all state forests—covering 168,359 acres—…
Katerra CLT factory receives Chain of Custody certifications
Katerra, a technology company redefining the construction industry, today announced that its cross-laminated timber(CLT) factory has earned Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications under three major certification programs: Sustainable Forestry…
Homegrown Organic Farms Earns First Equitable Food Initiative Certification for Stone Fruit
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce its certification from Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) for its California grown, organic stone fruit – the first stone fruit operation ever to be EFI certified. This certification demonstrates…
Melissa & Doug receives Forest Stewardship Council® certification for its new stationery line
Melissa & Doug, the trusted toy and children’s product company known around the world for its commitment to open-ended play, announced that their first stationery line, which includes a variety of sticker and activity pads, among other…
FairTrade tuna fishery in Indonesia achieves certificate for sustainability
A small-scale Indonesian fishery operating on small one or two-man boats using hooks and lines has successfully demonstrated its sustainability to the globally recognised standard set by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The North Buru and…
SCS and RFCI Announce Finalization of ASSURE CERTIFIED™ Standard for Rigid Core Flooring
SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce the finalization of the ASSURE CERTIFIED™ standard and certification program for Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), developed in partnership with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and…
Del Monte celebrates Earth Day
Fresh Del Monte Produce is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by drawing inspiration from its own history of conservation efforts, highlighting significant moments in reforestation and the protection of wildlife.
Currently, the…
100% of Ocean SprayTM’s Cranberries Verified as Sustainably Grown using the FSA
The farmer-owned cooperative is also working with National Geographic to combat climate change and lead a new era of regenerative agriculture by supporting global grants for sustainability fieldwork. Today Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the…