FPP signs up to new Global Paper Vision

On June 17th Forest Peoples Programme is proud to join with 120 organizations around the world to introduce the new Global Paper Vision.

The signatories of the Vision are NGO member organizations of the Environmental Paper Network, and are known collectively for their successful efforts moving the marketplace to more sustainable products, securing improved forestry practices by the world’s largest paper companies, and accelerating the transformation of the entire industry over the past decade. The new single Vision harmonizes several regional vision statements for industry reform around the world into a more coordinated effort

This blueprint for change addresses the priorities for social responsibility and environmental conservation in response to a projected doubling of global paper consumption in the next thirty years and the industry’s influence on biodiversity, forest health, global warming, air and water quality, and local communities.

The new Global Paper Vision identifies seven common goals among the organizations that are key objectives for change: reducing consumption; maximizing recycled content; ensuring social responsibility; sourcing fiber responsibly; reducing greenhouse gas emissions; ensuring clean production; and ensuring transparency.

To read the Vision go to: www.environmentalpaper.org/vision

“The Global Paper Vision is the unification of an influential global movement,” said Joshua Martin, Director of the Environmental Paper Network. “From today forward, we are all going to be asking at every level, all over the world, ‘what’s in your paper?’ and challenging the industry and consumers to commit to ambitious and bold actions that protect people and the planet.”

Please help us achieve this change by showing your support:

1.  Sign the pledge to be part of the solutions:  www.environmentalpaper.org/pledge

2.  Share a message on facebook/twitter today using the tag #whatsinyourpaper 

3.  Choose to buy responsibly sourced paper products and choose to do business with companies that do also.