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GIBSON AND THE LACEY ACT – A GAME CHANGER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
The only way to ensure legality is to demand full traceability and transparency at all levels of the supply chain
FSC AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY SHOWCASES IN COPENHAGEN AND LONDON
Blackwood jewellery showcased at recent Nordic Jewellery Fair and forthcoming at the London Fashion Show
MARTIN DOYLE LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST FLUTE MADE FROM FSC AFRICAN BLACKWOOD
Martin Doyle fully committed to using FSC-certified African blackwood in all future flute production
FSC-CERTIFICATION STOPS THE ‘BLEEDING’ FROM TANZANIA’S FORESTS
Communities are beginning to realize the benefit of conserving their forests and putting a leash on illegal trade in timber
COMIC RELIEF TO CONTINUE FUNDING SOUND & FAIR
Continuation funding enables Sound & Fair to build on considerable recent progress that has seen major musical instrument manufacturers, including Martin Guitars, place orders for FSC-certified African blackwood
PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE UK BAN ON ILLEGAL TIMBER
Caroline Lucas MP pushing Private Members Bill to strengthen UK law beyond EU timber legislation
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SOUND & FAIR WORKSHOPS AT MUSIC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Over 600 woodwind students briefed on the need for sustainable practises by instrument manufacturers and the benefits for forest communities in Tanzania.
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SOUND & FAIR PRESENTED WITH FSC OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Award given for establishing a Chain of Custody for African blackwood and the world's first FSC woodwind instrument
AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY MODELLED AT SOUND & FAIR CONCERT
Jewellery embedded with Fairtrade pink rubies from Malawi and recycled gold.
AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY TO FEATURE AT LONDON FASHION WEEK