Levi Strauss & Co. has launched new Sustainable Forest Products Procurement Policy stating their preference for FSC-certified products for all of their product packaging, hangtags, corrugate, construction and decoration materials and furniture.

Today the Board of Directors of the Forest Stewardship Council International announced that Director General Andre de Freitas has made the decision to resign at the end of 2012. The decision enables FSC to facilitate a smooth transition of leadership to a new chief executive during a period of sustained growth and financial security.

Adopted almost 15 years ago, FSC’s Principles and Criteria (P &C) form the guiding framework for developing regional forest stewardship standards appropriate to local social, ecological and economic conditions, FSC is pleased to announce that the revised Principles & Criteria have been approved by the FSC Membership.