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Here’s the latest on a few paper manufacturers that have some of the best post-consumer fiber, environmentally responsible products

Appleton Coated – Green Zone – (Wonderfully designed and informative website.)

From their site: “A well-managed forest” means:
• Trees do not come from rain forests or ancient timbers
• Forestry practices do not contribute to habitat loss
• Indigenous people are not displaced as a result of forestry practices

Utopia Green
FSC-Certification – Appleton Coated secured the Forest Stewardship Council certification in 2007. They were the first coated paper mill to secure this certification.
Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber – From 10% to 30% PCW

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Cougar (Making Paper Fun) - Domtar EarthChoice®
EarthChoice family of products, FSC-certified and endorse by Rainforest Alliance.
(Fun design and informative website)

Domtar marks milestone with sale of millionth ton of FSC-certified paper

MONTREAL, Sept 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) announced today that it has marked a significant milestone with the sale of its millionth ton of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper. This achievement is a direct result of the commitment Domtar made nearly a decade ago to pursue FSC certification for all of its forests and facilities.

Since the company’s first FSC-certified ton was manufactured in 2002, Domtar’s offering has evolved from one product to a full line of environmentally and socially responsible papers, known collectively as Domtar EarthChoice(R). Today, the EarthChoice family includes a wide range of products for a variety of end uses, including copying, printing, mailing, publishing and more.

From PRNewwire-FirstCall via COMTEX:

Domtar marks milestone with sale of millionth ton of FSC-certified paper

MONTREAL, Sept 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) announced today that it has marked a significant milestone with the sale of its millionth ton of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper. This achievement is a direct result of the commitment Domtar made nearly a decade ago to pursue FSC certification for all of its forests and facilities…”

From their website: “Certifications and Collaborations”
Sharing the responsibility
“Domtar is committed to meeting the highest standards for forest, environmental and quality management. After all, in order to make our pulp and paper products, we rely on the forest. So it’s easy to recognize the importance of managing these precious resources — and protecting the environment…”

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Cascades – Green By Nature TM
(Visit their informative website and read/download their report)

Here are some details from their 2008 Report on Sustainable Development:
• During 2008, Cascades used 2.2 million short tons of recycled fibres.
• The company is the 1st paper collector in Canada.
• These recycled fibres make up 73% of the raw material used to manufacture our products.

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Finch – (Finchpaper.com) – They have earned the responsible forestry certification of both the world’s most respected third-party certification groups—FSC and SFI
Two of their papers and there are many more which can be seen on this page of their site.
Finch Premium Blend – 30% post-consumer recycled fiber
Finch Casa Opaque – 30% post-consumer recycled paper

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Wausau Paper – wausaupaper.com
(Read about these papers in their Consumer Paper & Products section) Exact Eco 100 – Copier, Inkjet & Laser paper – Environmentally responsible paper, made with 100% recycled post-consumer fiber. Acid-free, lignin-free.
From their site:
In paper products using the Forest Stewardship Council certified label; Wausau Paper Corp. is committed to implement its best purchasing efforts to avoid trading and sourcing wood or wood fiber from:
• Illegally harvested wood.
• Wood harvested in violation of traditional and civil rights.
• Wood harvested in forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities.
• Wood harvested in forests being converted to plantations or non-forest use.
• Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted.

Wanting to do my part (as President Obama has reminded us), I have always been attracted to organizations and green initiatives that will help our planet. When I design print marketing materials such as brochures, postcards, posters, and other signage, I make sure to select a printer who cares about the same “green” issues and will use recycled paper and environmentally friendly inks as much as possible. In talking with “green” printers (for my other blog with Mary Jo Rhodes) FROGS ARE GREEN, we want to make sure we are producing a fine product and one that won’t harm the planet.

Beautiful image of young leaves in a forest from istockphoto

I have researched various printers and organizations because I think it’s important to read about them, and see just what they are or aren’t doing. My goal is to use only USA printers and brands.

Here’s a bit about what some of them are doing:

Green Press Initiative

Mission: The mission of the Green Press Initiative is to work with book and newspaper industry stakeholders to conserve natural resources, preserve endangered forests, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize impacts on indigenous communities.

Green Press Initiative

Mission: “The mission of the Green Press Initiative is to work with book and newspaper industry stakeholders to conserve natural resources, preserve endangered forests, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize impacts on indigenous communities.”

Monroe Litho – Sustainable Commercial Printing

“For over 60 years, Monroe Litho has been on the cutting edge of printing technology—and today, we’re leading the way in environmental responsibility and sustainability. From pre-press, printing, and binding to mailing and fulfillment, Monroe Litho has the people, the equipment, and the processes to bring your next project to life—maximizing your impact on customers, and minimizing your impact on the planet!”

Design It Greener

“Designitgreener is an all-inclusive resource for the graphic, packaging, industrial, interior and architectural design industries. At designitgreener.com, we’re helping designers stay informed and educated on the latest and greatest in all realms of green design by providing news, tips and advice, a glossary of common green terms and a green design gallery where designers will find inspiration to help begin and continue to make green choices a part of their everyday design practices.”