Paper: How you make it makes
all the difference in the world.
Need it, use it? We all do… But, as populations and demand grow, how paper products are produced matters more each year. North American paper mills have made tremendous strides in advancing sustainability and protecting the environment. However, some mega-exporters in places like Indonesia, China and South Korea often engage in manufacturing practices that can accelerate the deterioration of our precious resources. read the full story
The true costs of paper.
Buy it, read it, write on it, print on it, send or file it. In messaging and in manufacturing, paper is easy to take for granted, yet its production can have far-reaching repercussions on the health of our country and the planet.
While the short-term enticement of cheap products from some parts of Asia might appear to help American and Canadian companies, and in turn help consumers cut a few corners, the big picture may not be quite as rosy. The depletion of our natural resources, the diminishing quality of our air and water supplies, a loss of jobs domestically and questionable work conditions in faraway nations may add up to a hefty price for unregulated paper. Clearly, “cost” is in the eye of the beholder. read the full story
