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Fibre: String of cellulose from which paper is made.

Forest Certification: A declaration of successful completion of a system which takes into account the environmental aspects of forestry.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): An international non-governmental organisation founded in 1993, whose task is to support environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.  Fulfilling the FSC standard requires independent third-party verification.

Fossil Fuels: Materials that contain hydrocarbons which are used for heat or power and produce carbon dioxide when burnt. Materials such as natural gas, coal and oil.