ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT - Koskisen Plywood

Finland Color Plywood Corporation is intent on supplying wood products manufactured in accordance with existing international environmental policies. This includes products made with timber from sustainable forests, and production processes that are minimally damaging to the ecosystem and atmosphere. Consequently, FCPC is pleased to offer Koskisen Plywood, a non-toxic prefinished plywood panel made with 100% PEFC certified wood.

Koskisen Plywood is an interior grade plywood panel made from 100% certified Finland birch. Our factory has been approved by the PEFC (Pan-European Forest Certification Organization) for its environmentally sound product and production processes. In order to receive PEFC certification, over 30 different criteria were met regarding sustainable forestry and operational impact (energy use, emissions and generated waste). This included a review of the chain of custody, and proof that all timber was logged and managed according to the ISO 14000 "family" of forestry standards.

PEFC certification insures that the timber used for Koskisen Plywood was logged from sustainable forests, and that our factory follows strict environmental rules concerning forest management, wood production and general operations. Our research suggests that PEFC certification criteria are comparable to the requirements of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).

FCPC actively supports "green" forestry practice and wood production. We are proud to supply Koskisen Plywood, a superior quality, 100% certified, prefinished plywood panel.

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