Graphic Communications is constantly scouting for knowledge and tools that can help us help you help the environment. Check out these great resources for a closer look at eco-friendly information and ideas.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Today’s Headlines
Read the latest articles about the climate from government, business, and industry sources.
SFI Certifies 100th Printer
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program reached a significant milestone when it awarded its 100th Chain of Custody certification for printers to Standard Register. Read more.
TOOLS & GUIDES
Find Local Recycling Centers Instantly
Earth911 is a premier environmental resource for source reduction, reuse, and recycling information. Find local recycling centers for many kinds of household and business items, and make every day Earth Day.
Green Power Partnership
A voluntary program from the EPA that supports procurement of green power through expert advice, technical support, tools, and resources.
Environmental Paper Calculator
Determine your paper options and minimize impact and waste with this paper calculator powered by Environmental Defense.
How is Fiber Recycled?
Learn how wastepaper is made usable again and why more recycled content isn’t always better.
Buying Recycled Paper: Guidelines from the EPA
Buying recycled paper just got easier with these Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency.
FORESTS & CHAIN OF CUSTODY
Trees are the Answer
Greenpeace founder Dr. Patrick Moore spoke at AbitibiBowater Sept. 08 event about how forests can play a powerful role in the environment.
What is Chain of Custody?
This diagram from Graphic Communications shows the trail of certified paper from the forest to the printer.
Primary Forest Certification Systems
A comparative look at FSC, SFI, PEFC, and CSA, and how they operate.
Forest Certification Information
Use this comprehensive resource center from Metafore to get information on forest certification requirements from American Tree Farm Systems, CSA, FSC, PEFC, and SFI.
Global Certified Forestland Ownership
Learn about forest certification, particularly in North America, from this Metafore presentation.
SFI Chain of Custody Guidelines
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative provides insight into how to become certified by the SFI program.
Understanding FSC CoC Certification and Labeling
This document from Verso Paper breaks down the Forest Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody definitions and requirements.
Understanding PEFC
Get to know how PEFC is committed to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third party forest certification.
PEFC Position Paper: Conversions
This document from the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes gives an overview of the concerns, perceptions, and reactions surrounding paper conversions.
CLIMATE CHANGE
The Paper Consumer’s Guide to Climate Change
For a thought-provoking look at how to reduce greenhouse gases with smarter paper choices, get your complimentary copy of this report from Metafore and The Gagliardi Group.
CARBON
Counting Carbon
For a better understanding of carbon accounting and its implications for pulp and paper, don’t miss Metafore’s brief on this emerging trend.
Clear Rules on Carbon Needed
It’s like saving the planet by destroying the forest, a paradox that highlights the need for clear rules on accounting for carbon in the post-Kyoto world. Read more here.
GREEN LABELING
How to Make Environmental Marketing Claims
This AF&PA guide helps ensure FTC and ISO compliance in your company’s use of the recycling symbol and environmental marketing claims.
Six Sins of Greenwashing
Download this study from TerraChoice Environmental Marketing of environmental claims in North American consumer markets.
Federal Trade Commission Labeling Guidelines
Here are some guides for the use of environmental marketing claims from the FTC.
FTC Green Guides
This booklet from the Federal Trade Commission indicates how they will apply Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices, to environmental marketing claims.
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