R E A P . eco paper guide version 1.5

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World Paper usage continues to rise increasing pressure on valuable forest resources even though the paper industry continues to improve environmental standards worldwide. The REAP guide v1.5 continues to evolve, do visit again.
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Waste fibre is now recognised as a valuable resource ; note more appropriate fibre classification names as a result.
Better understanding of the processes and all environmental costs whilst maintaining the demand for greater Post Consumer Fibre ( p c f ) content (and/ or alternative fibre in our paper), we can all assist to ease the pressure on our natural resources. These steps can reduce both the demand for virgin pulp and reduce the associated pollution of production as well. The Paper industry is keen to show they are improving many processes and it's only through a combined effort from industry, designers, specifiers and consumer demand that will ensure best practice is ultimately achieved. (paper usage figures from world paper forecasts) We know there are many opinions out there, so do your own research, thinking and become a greener designer as well ... see also the new Greener Print Procurement guide
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The REAP Guide - Recommended Environmentally Accountable Paper (in Australasia) online 2004 :: public Launch 7 Feb 05 :: v1.5.7 Sep 08: Our fifth year of free information, further updates-in-progress ...
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These stocks have been recommended by the Suppliers as their most environmentally positive in each category of paper. Compare specifications as they vary widely. Listed order shows environmental and carbon footprint preference, higher the better, for each section. This is our own best estimate from information supplied and for usage in Australasia. NB. A ~ denotes details are unclear or to be confirmed and figures to be updated : As specifications can change, please confirm all data with your supplier. If a paper has minimal pcf or alternate fibre content, ask WHY and request more be included, 30% should be considered a minimum. pcf+PRE = Total Recycled content. KEY : [#] no. of weights :: A1-A2 coated grade :: pcf Post-Consumer Fibre :: PRE Pre-Consumer fibre :: Cotton linter fibre :: FSC Forest Stewardship Council (look for a papers % FSC content) :: Brightness/Whiteness :: Bleaching : PCF Process Chlorine Free : TCF Totally Chlorine Free : ECF Elemental Chlorine Free :: ISO International Standards Organisation
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