FSC launches survey to gain insights into the use of bio-based materials in FSC-certified products
The FSC Circularity Hub has launched a global survey for FSC certificate and promotional license holders to better understand their use of non-forest bio-based materials such as wheat, grass, and cotton in FSC-certified products.
Bio-based materials are on the rise as companies strive to phase out fossil-based materials and transition to bio and circular economy. Today, non-forest bio-based materials are mixed with forest-based materials in FSC-certified products such as textiles, packaging, and furniture. Currently, non-forest bio-based materials are considered neutral in FSC-certified products and are exempt from FSC Chain-of-Custody requirements.
FSC’s Circularity Hub is currently analyzing the use of non-forest bio-based materials in FSC-certified products to explore the potential of these emerging materials and FSC’s approach to them in the future.
To gain insights into the actual use of bio-based materials, the Circularity Hub has launched a survey that FSC stakeholders are encouraged to participate in.
Go to the survey here: https://da.surveymonkey.com/r/6R6H3TD.
About the survey
- The target group for the survey is FSC certificate holders and promotional license holders.
- The survey focuses on the use of non-forest bio-based materials in FSC-certified products.
- Whether your company uses non-forest bio-based materials in FSC-certified products or not, the survey is relevant for you.
- The questions in the survey range from questions about the non-forest bio-based materials used and their approximate share to challenges, future use scenarios, and certifications applied.
- It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey and is available in English.
- The survey closes on January 10th.
- Responses to the survey will remain anonymous, with data used in aggregate form.
About the FSC Circularity Hub
FSC is actively supporting the transition to circular economy, helping our certificate holders and stakeholders engage in the circular economy. With FSC Recycled already serving as a circular certification tool, FSC aims to develop more solutions that align with the evolving circular business models being adopted globally.
In 2023, FSC launched the FSC Circularity Hub, an initiative within FSC, that works to translate FSC's strategic circularity goal into actionable roadmaps and initiatives. The Circularity Hub focuses on scaling up existing FSC solutions, exploring new solutions both within and beyond FSC’s standards, and fostering partnerships with organizations and donors to promote circularity.
The proposals and initiatives from The Circularity Hub are based on engagement with a broad group of internal and external stakeholders and members, and reviews and assessments of existing knowledge about the topic. Feedback from stakeholders and members and engagement with them is a fundamental principle for the hub.
If you have any questions to the Circularity Hub, contact circularity@fsc.org.
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