Your Connection to Sustainability Resources

Ongoing education is an integral part of our approach to sustainability. We invite you to learn along with us by browsing the articles, reports, studies and other tools available in the following sections.

Articles, Reports, Studies and Tools

• Visit our Third-Party Articles, Reports and Case Studies section to:
  • Learn more about certification organizations
  • Find paper and print resources
  • Read case studies on climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and the pulp and paper industry.

• Click on the Environmental Footprint Comparison Tool (EFCT)

  •  Have you ever wondered about the environmental benefits and tradeoffs of using recycled fiber or using more biomass energy to lower greenhouse gas emissions?  How does this impact energy and water use?  To help you explore these interactions, the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc (NCASI), an independent, non-profit research institute that focuses on environmental topics of interest to the forest products industry, has developed an interactive tool designed to assist you.  The tool provides both a high-level interactive overview and more detailed downloadable resource document exploring the benefits and tradeoffs in regards to water, energy, greenhouse gases, chlorinated compounds, wood use, odor, emissions to air, discharges to water, and solid waste.  
  • Click here to download the PDF overview of the tool.

• Browse our Frequently Asked Questions section for:
  • In-depth answers to your questions about sustainability and the papermaking process
  • Tips about sourcing environmentally and socially responsible paper

   Reference our Glossary of Terms for explanations of common terms.