About Pulp Pollution and Making Clean Paper
Information resource for environmentalists, consumers and paper mills on the polluting impact on air, ground and water of pulp and papermaking processes. Extensive links to technical information and environmental action sites. From Reach for Unbleached!, a Canadian charity.
Conservatree
USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to providing technical assistance and consultancy services, and information on environmentally sound papers and market development. History and processes of papermaking. Waste management and environmental issues. Categorised directory of papermakers and traders. Glossary of industry terms.
Cutting Paper
Information resource on the uses of copy paper in businesses, and a compilation of ideas and efficiency strategies. Paper usage measurement, counting and documenting tools. Links to related sites.
Elemental Chlorine-Free Paper
Information resource for elemental chlorine free paper. Pamphlets, fact sheets, slide presentation, and scientific reports. Link to the Alliance for Environmental Technology web site.
NCASI. National Council for Air and Steam Improvem
USA. Environmental resource for the pulp and paper, and wood products industries. Applied research on wastewater treatment, forest management, and the manufacture of solid wood products.
Paper Profile
Environmental consumer information tool on raw materials, hazardous emissions and energy consumption in pulping and papermaking processes, compiled and maintained on a voluntary basis by the global forest and papermaking industry. Profile manual and forms on PDF files. Glossary of terms.
Paper Task Force
Voluntary, private sector initiative created to develop recommendations for purchasing paper which reduces environmental impact, while meeting business needs. Reports and white papers on PDF and Word files.
Recycling and the Environment
Series of articles on recycling and recycled paper, paper related environmental issues, and links to environmental sites. From Treecycle.Com.
ReThink Paper
Environmental organization, active in promotion and education of industry and consumers on the need to reduce the use of wood fiber containing paper. Toolbox with extensive information on technologies and methods. Access upon registration.
RPPC. Recycled Products Purchasing Cooperative
USA. Non-profit cooperative dedicated to the conservation of natural resources, and promoting the use of recycled paper and products through education and marketing activities. Paper recycling information. Links to related sites.
The Magazine PAPER Project
Voluntary partnership of the Independent Press Association, Conservatree and Co-op America, dedicated to the promotion of environmentally preferable printing and distribution practices in the magazine industry.