What is FSC^TM?  How its importance?

Currently everyone recognizes the environmental impacts. Many people and companies are looking for the eco-friendly and sustainable products. But it's tough to know which companies or which product are legitimate and which are merely jumping on the green bandwagon.
At first, looking for logo of FSC^TM - certified products, is one of the easiest and most important ways consumers can choose sustainably and responsibly.

What is a FSC^TM certification?

The Forest Stewardship Council^TM (FSC^TM) is a sustainable forest management solution that promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests.

When a brand makes products with FSC^TM certification or the FSC^TM label/FSC^TM logo, that certification notes that:

• The product is made with or contains forest products made according to FSC^TM standards.
• Those forest-based materials are harvested through sustainable forest management practices.
• Those forest-based materials are not mixed with unsustainable materials as well.

Why should we choose FSC^TM certified products?

By choosing products with the FSC^TM label, consumers can be sure that the items they are purchasing have not been manufactured at the expense of the forest, or the animals, plants, and people who rely on it. When consumers purchase FSC^TM - certified products, you are directly supporting responsible forest management.

RICOH recognizes the environmental and social impacts, our direct thermal paper which is our key product are FSC^TM certified: 130PML-2L, 130PSP-3, 130PSP-4A, 130PSS-1, 130PSS-2, 130PSL-1, 130PSL-2, 135LB-2 and 150LHB-2

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