Why recycled paper?

Using recycled paper saves energy, reduces water pollution, reduces landfill usage and reduces the number of trees harvested to make paper. Recycled paper helps to fully utilize the fiber resources provided by trees by using them to the end of their life cycles and by reducing waste.

Things you should know about recycled paper

• Typically, every ton of recycled paper saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
• In 2006, 53.4 % of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling. This is equal to 53.5 million tons of paper.
• Paper fiber can be recycled 3 to 4 times — so using recycled paper ensures we use the fiber harvested from trees through to the end of their life cycle.
• It is estimated that manufacturing recycled paper uses 40% less energy and 60% less water than virgin fiber paper.

1) Recycled paper doesn't have to look recycled — unless you want it to.

Many of our premium papers, specialty papers and economy papers are made with high percentages of recycled fiber — even translucent vellums! Our incredibly wide selection of recycled papers means you'll never have to compromise on design or style to support your environmental agenda.

We're proud to make it easier to get more recycled papers and to help you navigate the many choices and options associated for recycled paper with knowledge and design as your guide.

We supply comprehensive recycled paper information and easy to understand logo usage guidelines to help support and encourage eco-friendly paper choices and green design. 

2) You can increase the benefit of buying recycled paper by also supporting sustainable business practices.

When you order from us, we will send out your paper and envelopes in our specially designed, double-walled, 50% recycled fiber brown shipping boxes. And your order will be pulled and packed from a building (and company) powered by 100% renewable wind-powered energy and 100% of the carbon emissions produced by shipments from our facility will be offset to reduce carbon emissions.