SOURCING RESOURCES
Declare
The ingredients label for building products.
living-future.org/declare
Living Product Challenge
The framework for products that are healthy, inspirational, and give back to the environment.
https://living-future.org/lpc/
FSC Public Search
Database to find suppliers and verify FSC COC numbers.
https://www.buildwithfsc.org/
FSC Sourcing Guides
Brief overview of FSC certification and tips for sourcing wood for the Living Building Challenge.
https://living-future.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FSC-Sourcing-Guide.pdf
Online resource to facilitate FSC sourcing.
https://www.buildwithfsc.org/
Nature, Economy, and People Connected Tool (NEPCON)
The laws assessed for low risk wood can be found by clicking on the country image on the map and downloading the Timber Legality Risk Assessment. Each Risk Assessment contains a summary table of the findings, which identifies the Legal Categories and Sub-categories assessed. An entry of N/A on the table means that the country does not have laws related to the Sub-category.
https://www.nepcon.org/sourcinghub/timber
FSC CERTIFICATION RESOURCES & COMPARISONS
FSC Become Certified
A description of the types of certification and links to more information.
https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification/become-certified
FSC Steps to Certification
Steps required for companies to become FSC-certified.
https://fsc.org/en/page/become-certified
WWF Forest Certification Assessment Tool (CAT)
Comparison of FSC, PEFC and Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).
https://fsc.org/en/newsfeed/wwf-assessment-confirms-fsc-as-the-most-rigorous-and-comprehensive-forest-certification
