lovepaperna.org Paper recycling extends the life of renewable wood fiber, keeps waste out of landfills and avoids greenhouse gas emissions that result when paper products are landfilled. The U.S. paper industry continues to drive toward a recycling rate that exceeds 70%. [2] From a practical perspective, the theoretical maximum recycling Read more…
https://www.mohawkconnects.com/mohawk-renewal Mohawk Renewal papers redefine sustainable papermaking by using rapidly renewable hemp and straw fibers plus recycled cotton reclaimed from t-shirt and denim. Mohawk Renewal is also manufactured with 100% renewable energy sources. Today, Mohawk Renewal represents a fresh expression of what responsible papermaking can look like. HEMP Hemp, unlike Read more…
China almost killed the market when it stopped buying U.S. waste, but environmentally aware shoppers are coming to the rescue. Source: Bloomberg The epiphany came when a certain coffee chain started replacing plastic straws with paper ones. Despite increasingly dire warnings about Texas-size islands of plastic in the world’s oceans, the sudden public debate over straws was Read more…
Renee Yardley – Rolland Inc. Sustainability will continue to be important for organizations big and small in the year ahead. Consumers across industries are demanding that the brands they buy make strides in sustainability. As 2020 nears, here are three valuable sustainability trends to watch. The circular economy will continue Read more…
McDonald’s Canada is on a journey to make its packaging more sustainable as part of its goal to reduce its environmental footprint and source 100 per cent of guest packaging from renewable and/or recycled materials. To help get there, McDonald’s will unveil two “Green Concept Restaurants” in London, Ontario and Read more…
Source: Domtar Paper Paper often gets a bad rap, but despite fears about paper’s impact on the environment, it’s actually a practical and sustainable choice for many parts of daily living. We’re learning more about the benefits of supplementing technology with print when it comes to education, estate planning and even Read more…
The life cycle of recycled paper from recycling bin to final product Most consumers are unaware of the steps and parties involved in the process of transforming paper recovered from recycling bins into final products. As a manufacturer of commercial papers with up to 100 per cent recycled content, Rolland Read more…
If you are considering “going greener,” reduce your environmental footprint with Rolland EnviroPrint papers. They are made with 100% Post Consumer Waste, and the manufacturing process is powered by Biogas Energy. Biogas comes from decomposing landfill waste that’s been captured to prevent its release into the air. It is transported Read more…
We need to look at a lot of the myths and feelings we have around printing sustainability and harvesting trees that we carry with us from the past. What does the term ‘tree friendly’ imply? Does it mean that it is somehow environmentally responsible – or better for our planet? Read more…
By choosing Rainforest Alliance Certified™ hotels and tour operators in Latin America and the Caribbean, you’ll be visiting destinations that are not only fun and beautiful, but also benefit local communities, ecosystems and wildlife. Read more . . .