Choose Sustainable Paper Products

Cost
Cost
Cost
EFFORT
EFFORT
EFFORT
IMPACT
IMPACT
IMPACT

Opt for recycled paper (less fresh pulp from cut-down trees) or upcycled paper (e.g. made from waste). Choose at least ECF Paper (Elemental Chlorine Free) or prefer PCF Paper (Processed Chlorine Free), FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). Apply the same for letterheads, name cards, envelopes...

If recycled paper is not available, PEFC-certified (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) paper should be your second choice.

Prefer eco-certified products: Green Label Singapore, EnergyStar, PEFC, FSC for paper… Always ask for certification proof.

If you do not have yet a sustainable procurement policy, please see here on how to implement one and here on how to write one.

1,2 vs 2,5 tons

1 ton of recycled paper requires 1,2 ton of recycled fibres versus 2,5 tons of wood for 1 ton of virgin fibre paper.
(Recycled Papers)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

These suppliers can help you