New Study Shows Benefits of Sustainable Forestry Certification

A new study has found that independent, third-party certification for environmentally and socially sustainable management of timberlands has led to vital, measurable improvements in the protection of forests, wildlife, and stakeholder rights worldwide as well as to the long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More

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Responsible Wood and Paper Purchasing: Experiences of the Fortune 100

Large corporate paper and wood buyers are making progress but still have a long road toward incorporating sustainability into long-range purchasing strategies, according this report. Read More

Windmills Power Mohawk Paper Mills

Mohawk Paper, a family-owned paper manufacturer, has announced it will begin using 45 million kilowatt hours (kWh) pollution-free wind power annually to run its two mills in New York, as well as a newly purchased facility in Ohio. Read More

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Verifying Environmental Product Claims

Advice and resources for ensuring that environmentally preferable products really are. Read More

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Greener Cartons: A Buyer’s Guide to Recycled-Content Paperboard

Surveys the options in recycled paperboard and includes testimonials from packaging engineers. Read More

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Comparative Analysis of the Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification Programs

Compares two of the world’s largest certification programs for forest products -- that of the Forest Stewardship Council and the American Forest and Paper Association’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Read More

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A New Norm in Catalogs

How Norm Thompson made the switch to recycled paper in all of its catalogs. Read More

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Turning the Page: Environmental Impacts of the Magazine Industry and Recommendations for Improvement

Details an array of environmentally unsound magazine industry practices and offers recommendations for change. Read More

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Make That Recycled: A Buyer’s Guide to Recycled Coated Freesheet Paper

Learn why your company should switch to recycled paper, if it hasn't already. Read More

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Greener Catalogs: Improving Paper Practices in the Catalog Industry

Argues that leading catalog companies are not using recycled paper despite its availability and comparable quality and price -- and offers an action plan for greening catalogs. Read More