The Matcha Initiative
Join usOpt for recycled paper (less fresh pulp from cut-down trees) or upcycled paper (e.g. made from waste). Buy recyclable paper
Prefer certified products : at least ECF Paper (Elemental Chlorine Free), PCF Paper (Processed Chlorine Free), FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). If recycled paper is not available, PEFC-certified (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) paper should be your second choice
Try to limit paper orders, educate employees, communicate your annual paper consumption volumes and costs to raise awareness on waste and propose improvement plans. See above solutions "Reduce Paper Usage" and "Implement Good Printing Practices".
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.
33% less energy
is used to produce recycled paper than virgin paper.
(Conservatree)
17 trees saved
1 ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees.
(Wordatlas)
Green Prints is an environmental social enterprise that aims to provide the greenest printing solution in Singapore.
They believe going green should not incur a premium but should be affordable to everyone. Their key products include recycled copy paper, sugarcane waste copy paper and namecards, T-shirts made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (via their brand: Plastic Bottle Tees).
The Lyreco Group is a leading European distributor and third largest global distributor of workplace solutions for businesses. The group is present in 25 countries and operates via partnerships in 42 countries. With a turnover of more than 2.2 billion Euros, its results can be attributed to its close partnerships with its customers, outstanding logistics and the ambition that it shares with its 9,000 employees: "Always at your side to make your work life easier". In Asia, Lyreco has been operating in 5 countries for the past 20 years: Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
They provide Green office products such as paper, pen, notebook, remanufactured ink cartridges & toners etc. that are falling under their own green tree certification (see their green tree logo).
We help Brands quit plastic: TRULY sustainable packaging sourcing and consultancy.
