Title: Episode 79: Next stop - circular economy in FSC? Legislative drivers, principles and how FSC connects

Author(s): Worm, Loa Dalgaard

Description: Featuring: Morten Brodde, Senior Specialist, FSC Circularity Hub, FSC International & Sidse Jensen, Senior Specialist, FSC Circularity Hub, FSC International

In this episode of Forest for the Future, we explore FSC’s expanding role in the circular economy—from our current contributions to the opportunities ahead. Host Loa Worm is joined by Morten Brodde and Sidse Jensen from the FSC Circularity Hub for a deep dive into how FSC certification aligns with emerging circular economy legislation and what that means for forest-based value chains worldwide.

We explore:

• What the circular economy really means in a forest context

• How FSC-certified materials already support circular sourcing

• What 75+ national action plans are doing to drive global change

• Where FSC standards can evolve: reuse, leasing, take-back, and beyond

• How FSC can better address social impacts—from informal workers to consumer empowerment

Whether you're a sustainability expert, supply chain leader, or policymaker, this episode delivers key insights into how FSC can help shape a more circular, equitable future.