Plyboo Receives FSC Certification
Plyboo® receives FSC certification. Plyboo is the world’s first FSC-certified bamboo architectural plywood and flooring, marks a significant step forward in sustainable design.
PLYBOO RECEIVES FSC CERTIFICATION
Smith & Fong Co., manufacturer of Plyboo® bamboo products, proudly announced its certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This certification reflects their commitment to responsible forest management and environmental stewardship. It also enables Plyboo to offer the world’s first FSC-certified bamboo plywood and flooring, sourced from a responsibly managed bamboo forest.
“This is not only a success for the forests and the farmers who grow our bamboo; it’s a victory for everyone who believes in an environmentally responsible future.”
A MILESTONE IN SUSTAINABLE BAMBOO
Because receives FSC certification, Smith & Fong’s certified bamboo products now hold the FSC Pure designation. This means they are crafted from 100% FSC-certified bamboo, grown without irrigation, pesticides, or fertilizers. This achievement was confirmed by Institut für Marktökologie (IMO), a European FSC-certifier. IMO verified Smith & Fong’s bamboo sourcing met the same rigorous standards required for traditional tree forests.
“We have been working with the bamboo forests and telling our story for more than a decade now, and we’re grateful to both FSC and IMO for validating our efforts.”
EXPANDING THE MARKETPLACE FOR CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
With this FSC certification, Smith & Fong brings certified bamboo plywood and flooring to the North American market. They now provide architects, designers, and consumers with eco-friendly, responsibly sourced options.
“Whether a product is made of a traditional wood species or a non-timber resource like bamboo, it’s essential that consumers know it’s sourced responsibly and sustainably.”
ABOUT SMITH & FONG CO.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Francisco, Smith & Fong Co. pioneered bamboo flooring manufacturing in China for the North American market. They launched their first product in 1993. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to include bamboo plywood and coconut palm products, always focusing on sustainable practices and innovation.
Smith & Fong’s chain of custody (COC) certification comes through the SmartWood program of the Rainforest Alliance: SW-COC-003124.
