Europe

A Seal with Wide Appeal

From Poland to Portugal, the green frog seal is popping up on an increasing number of products across Europe. Now, finding sustainably harvested goods has become as simple as a trip to the local grocery store or café. For farmers and their families, the proliferation of the seal also means better working conditions, improved access to education and a renewed respect for the environment.


Take a look at a few of the latest Rainforest Alliance Certified offerings.

Responsible Forestry Finds Fertile Ground

Across the UK, our sustainable forestry program is making a big splash through collaborations with two leading UK-based businesses -- Mark & Spencer and Unilever.

Learn more about our forestry initiatives in the UK.

with Joke Aerts and Marcel Clement

Nearly five years ago, Joke (pronounced yo-ka) Aerts moved to Amsterdam to serve as one of the Rainforest Alliance's representatives. At the time, our presence in Europe included our Madrid-based forestry staff, representatives in the UK and France and several companies sourcing products from certified farms and forests. Since then, she's been joined by European marketing manager Marcel Clement -- and our presence across the continent has grown by leaps and bounds.

Read their reflections on the Rainforest Alliance's exponential growth in Europe.

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Still Growing, Despite Challenges

While many analysts speculated that the demand for responsibly produced goods and services would falter in challenging economic times, the Rainforest Alliance has found quite the opposite to be true. In 2009, our agriculture, forestry, tourism and climate programs all saw impressive growth.

Discover what this growth means for communities, consumers and companies around the globe.

Small Actions, Big Changes

With a few more hours left of Earth Month, it's not too late to show you care about the well-being of our planet! Join the Rainforest Alliance in taking a small action that leads to a big change: Look for the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal on coffee, tea, paper, chocolate and timber in supermarkets, bookstores, coffee shops and building supply stores.

Want to do more? Green your social networks by saving one of these images to your desktop and replacing your current profile picture(s) with a Rainforest Alliance one.

Join the Rainforest Alliance for our annual gala on May 12, 2010 as we celebrate individuals and companies who have made important strides in the protection of our Earth's most vital natural resources and the communities that depend on them. This year, we will be honoring: Pierrick Chouard of Vintage Plantations Chocolates, Columbia Forest Products, Côte d'Or, Glenn Jampol and Teresa Osman of Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn, JD Wetherspoon, the Kenya Tea Development Agency and Willamette Valley Vineyards. Many thanks to the evening's co-chairs, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Suzano Pulp and Paper.

Photos: top to bottom, Aaron Silverstein, courtesy of McDonalds UK, stock

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