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27 November 2022

Yulex: Changing the game for rubber smallholders in Southeast Asia

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Using PEFC-certified rubber, Yulex is proving that we can create rubber products that are renewable and truly sustainable for rubber smallholders and communities.

14 November 2022

How PEFC certification can help the rubber industry to meet the ESG goals of a shifting global economy

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Will the natural rubber industry be able to keep up with the global shift towards sustainability and satisfy the appetites of investors and financial institutions looking to put their money into responsible, sustainable commodity supply chains?

14 November 2022

Southland Rubber: How rubber tappers reap the benefits of PEFC certification

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PEFC certification saves forests and opens up international market access for rubber smallholders and commercial enterprises alike. However, the benefits of certification extend far beyond this: certification can also improve the working and living conditions of rubber tappers too. We spoke to three full-time rubber tappers, who are employed by Southland Rubber, about how PEFC certification had helped to improve their day-to-day working and living conditions.