The Rainforest Action Network has changed the status of children’s publisher Candlewick Press from avoid to recommended. Originally, Candlewick was one of three publishers the organization had urged parents to not by books from because they lacked policies that commit them to phase out buying Indonesian paper and pulp from controversial suppliers. According to Candlewick, the change came after the publisher supplied RAN with new information on Candlewick's preexisting paper and environment policies and purchasing practices.
Candlewick had vigorously challenged the original ranking, asserting that, contrary to RAN’s initial report, its books contained no rainforest fibers, adding that Candlewick’s environmental policy states that Candlewick Press will not knowingly use paper sourced from high risk regions or other controversial sources. The ranking and publisher scorecard is part of RAN's effort to force controversial Indonesian paper suppliers to change their practices which RAN said is leading to deforestation and tremendous greenhouse gas emissions.
