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Leading organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Defense Fund partner with businesses, governments and communities to find practical environmental solutions. Their results are powered by dedicated scientists, lawyers and economists. We publish those tools and guides – and more – here.
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Environmental Paper Calculator
Determine your paper options and minimize impact and waste with this paper calculator powered by the Environmental Paper Network.
GoodGuide Mobile App Reveals How Green a Product is from Barcode Scan
App makes it fast and easy for iPhone and Android users to find safe, healthy, green and ethical products on the go. The GoodGuide website rates more than 120,000 personal care and household items, too.
Environmental Footprint Comparison Tool
The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) provides this tool for understanding environmental decisions related to the pulp and paper industry.
GC Takes the Red Tape Out of Using Green Paper
How to be an environment-conscious paper consumer.
Review of Paper Scorecards and Product Declarations
A look at the pros and cons of common tools to evaluate the environmental performance and social responsibility of your paper suppliers, and the environmental footprint of various paper grades.
A Guide to Packaging Material Flows and Terminology
Understanding packaging material flows is essential for optimizing the reuse of paper and fiber. The ability to renew material at the end of its lifecycle is critical for creating closed-loop recovery systems.
Boise Paper Recycling Video
Check out this video from Boise about their paper recycling process and certifications.
The Dos (and Don’ts) of On-product Environmental Claims
Stay out of hot water by following these product labeling rules for making responsible environmental claims.
Ecolabel Index
Ecolabel Index, the largest global database of ecolabels, helps to make green purchasing easier.
Green Seal
Green Seal validates environmental excellence by certifying everything from coffee filters to air chillers in stores such as Whole Foods and Lowe’s.
Green-e
Green-e is the nation’s leading voluntary certification program for renewable energy in the retail market.
The EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
The greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator can help translate abstract measurements into concrete terms.
Unisource Worldwide Creates Supplier Sustainability Scorecard
Unisource Worldwide, Inc. wants suppliers to complete a Sustainability Scorecard to ensure environmental responsibility according to industry standards.
The Sustainability Debate: Paper Versus Digital Communications
There’s a lot of lively discussion these days about which is more sustainable – paper or digital communications.
Is Digital Media Worse for the Environment Than Print?
Digital media doesn’t grow on trees, but increased use of digital media is having a profoundly negative impact on our forests and the health of our rivers.
Walmart’s Supplier Sustainability Assessment
Wondering how to measure the sustainability practices of your vendors or your company? Get great ideas from the questions Walmart asks its suppliers.
Walmart’s Sustainability Index
This is Walmart’s latest sustainability program.
Walmart’s Sustainability Index: The Hype and the Reality
Like many things related to Walmart and sustainability, there is both more and less going on here than meets the eye, says GreenBiz.com.
8 Ways to Not Get Tricked While Going Green
Learn the truth about these common environmental myths.
Why Campaign Groups Are Your Best Friends
Ten tips for dealing with campaigns, campaigners and demands for change in the way you operate.
The Seven Pillars of a ‘Green’ Corporate Strategy
Corporate leaders across all industries face growing pressures to become more sensitive to environmental impact.
Personal Computer Energy Report 2009
This very revealing document shows the enormous energy waste caused across the U.S., U.K, and Germany by PCs left on overnight.
Energy – It Just Doesn’t Add Up
We are told to reduce our consumption of electricity, but wouldn’t it make more sense for us to produce our own power to create a net savings?
The Two Sides to Paper
The UK’s National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) dispels the myths and misinformation about paper.
Green Power Partnership
A voluntary program from the EPA that supports procurement of green power through expert advice, technical support, tools, and resources.
Looking to Make Your Magazines ‘Greener’?
Take this quiz to learn useful information that can help you make more informed decisions in your efforts to go “green.”
If you have environment information or tools you’d like us to consider sharing here, please contact our Director of Environmental Affairs, Ralph O’Connor.
