Papers


We created the Better Paper web community as a way to better serve our Project participants. One component of this is an effort to put as much of our eco-publishing knowledge on the Web site as possible. We hope that the paper resources on this page will facilitate your exploration of environmentally preferable magazine paper options.


For more detailed information about the why's and how's of switching to better paper, please contact Better Paper Project Director, Frank Locantore
(202 872 5308, Frank@GreenAmericaToday.org)


PDF Paper Steps
The Paper Steps clearly define transitional, environmentally improved, and environmentally superior papers, as based on the Environmental Paper Network's Common Vision.

Link Ecopaper Database
This is a listing of Ancient Forest Friendly™ and other environmentally preferable papers available in the North American marketplace. These papers have been designated in the Paper Steps field based on the criteria of the Paper Steps at What’s In Your Paper. If you manufacture or sell an eco-paper that you think should be added to this list, or have an update for this list please email neva@canopyplanet.org with the details. Please note, Canopy does not sell paper.

Link Supplemental Reading
White papers and reports on industry issues such as the greenhouse gas emissions of paper products and government policy options to support a thriving, environmentally sustainable paper industry.

Link Paper FAQs
With answers to questions such as Why do our paper choices matter? and What makes Better Paper better?, this section will give you the lowdown on paper production, consumption and waste.

Link Paper Glossary
Paper terminology is often befuddling and overly technical, which can make conversations about environmental publishing more confusing than they need to be. Bone-up on some basic paper terms and you'll be ready to go in no time.

Link Eco-Speak: A User’s Guide to the Language of Recycling
The Federal Trade Commission, which seeks to protect consumers from deceptive and unsubstantiated advertising, says claims on products and packaging about recyclability and recycled content may be misunderstood. The above link is a brief synopsis of what the FTC wants consumers to know about recycled claims. You can also click here for a more in depth discussion of the topic.

Link Forest Logging Counter
The Forest Logging Counter shows how many trees have been cut down to produce all the paper used by the U.S. magazine industry since the start of the twenty-first century.

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