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ecoporium by Ball & DoggettAuthor: Ball & Doggett
Welcome to ecoporium by Ball & Doggett. Our resource is an educational and information forum driving commercial decisions for our customers, supporting their sustainable outcomes. We are a trusted partner for brands as they journey to explore materials for their products and how this represents them through the lens of their consumers. We offer a partnership in creating infallible story telling opportunities as brands share their goals in reducing impact to our world. For more information head to www.ecoporium.com.au Language: en-au Genres: Business, Business News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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e27: PART 2 - Matt de Jongh - Sustainability Manger, Responsible Wood
Episode 27
Sunday, 16 November, 2025
Matt de Jongh is a passionate forester and advocate for sustainable forest management, championing the environmental, social, and economic benefits of responsibly sourced forest and wood-based products. With a deep belief in wood as the ultimate renewable material, Matt brings a practical and policy-driven perspective shaped by years working across both operational and strategic roles—particularly within regional and rural communities. His career has been grounded in understanding how policy decisions affect people on the ground, and he is known for building strong, collaborative relationships across government, industry, and community stakeholders. At Responsible Wood, Matt plays a key role in promoting the value of PEFC certification and fostering greater awareness of Australia's commitment to sustainable forestry. It's about co-creation — creating a unified, evidence-based dialogue that empowers our industry to lead with confidence, consistency, and collective intelligence. In this follow-up conversation, Matt de Jongh and Zaidee Jackson explore how certification helps brands meet the next wave of sustainability expectations. Discover how PEFC & Responsible Wood certification: Substantiates ESG and climate-related claims Supports compliance with Australia's sustainability disclosure frameworks Encourages innovation and circular material design From market access to brand trust — certification is the bridge between policy, purpose, and packaging. https://www.responsiblewood.org.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-de-jongh-301894117/
