Guide to purchasing recycled paper out now

27 Apr 2009

Demand for paper remains high with Australians using 1.72 million tonnes printing and writing paper during the 2006/07 financial year.

Businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need to consider the environmental impact of their purchases and practises. With high paper usage in Australia, businesses can create meaningful environmental savings and benefits by making informed purchasing decisions and choosing recycled products.

Know your paper assists anyone wishing to purchase recycled office paper. It has:

• a list of all office papers that contain some recycled fibre and are available in Australia
• up-to-date product and performance information for the recycled papers
• contact details for companies that supply the papers
• facts regarding the environmental impact of paper manufacture and the benefits of recycling; and
• explanations for the labels and certifications that each paper holds.

Recycled content paper diverts paper from landfill by creating a demand for waste paper, consequently closing the loop on recycling at your workplace and home.

Know your paper has been prepared with the assistance of paper suppliers, manufacturers and other industry representatives.

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