UK: Half of Public Unaware They Could be Contributing to Illegal Logging
Posted on November, 16 2010
From WWF UK: Half of consumers in the UK have no idea that the paper and wood products they are buying could be contributing to the destruction of the world’s forests, a survey has revealed. And it found that over two thirds of those questioned believe that all local authorities in the UK should commit to buying sustainable wood and paper products. At present, only 7.5% of Local Authorities in England have a timber procurement policy.¹
From WWF UK: Half of consumers in the UK have no idea that the paper and wood products they are buying could be contributing to the destruction of the world’s forests, a survey has revealed. And it found that over two thirds of those questioned believe that all local authorities in the UK should commit to buying sustainable wood and paper products. At present, only 7.5% of Local Authorities in England have a timber procurement policy.¹ Read more...