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Printing and Writing Papers
Printing and writing papers comprise one of the largest categories of paper and paper products. Examples include copier paper, stationery, computer printout, offset paper, and note pads. Printing and writing paper can be either coated or uncoated.
| Item | Postconsumer Fiber (%): | Recovered Fiber (%): |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographic Paper (e.g., mimeo and duplicator paper, high-speed copier paper, and bond paper) | 30 | 30 |
| Offset Paper (e.g., offset printing paper, book paper, and bond paper) | 30 | 30 |
| Tablet Paper (e.g., offset paper such as note pads, stationery, and other writing papers) | 30 | 30 |
| Forms Bond (e.g., forms, computer printout paper, and ledger) | 30 | >30 |
| Envelope Paper
|
30 10-20 10 |
30 10-20 10 |
| Cotton Fiber Paper (e.g., cotton fiber papers, ledger, stationery and matching envelopes, and other writing papers) | 30 | 30 |
| Text & Cover Paper (e.g., cover stock, book paper, stationery and matching envelopes, and other writing paper) | 30 | 30 |
| Supercalendered | 10 | 10 |
| Machine Finish Groundwood | 10 | 10 |
| Papeteries | 30 | 30 |
| Check Safety Paper | 10 | 10 |
| Item | Postconsumer Fiber (%): | Recovered Fiber (%): |
|---|---|---|
| Coated Printing Paper | 10 | 10 |
| Carbonless | 30 | 30 |
| Item | Postconsumer Fiber (%): | Recovered Fiber (%): |
|---|---|---|
| File Folders (manila and colored) | 30 | 30 |
| Dyed Filing Products | 20 | 20-50 |
| Cards (index, postal, and other, including index sheets) | 20 | 50 |
| Pressboard Report Covers and Binders | 20 | 50 |
| Tags and Tickets | 20 | 50 |
Product Information and Resources:
Database
of Manufacturers and Suppliers
This database identifies manufacturers and suppliers
of printing and writing papers containing recovered
fiber.
Federal Government Vendors of Paper
Government Printing Office
GPO Online Paper Store
General Services Administration
GSA Advantage!
Recycled Content Products
Environmental Products Overview
2010 Environmental Products Brochure
Commercial Online Vendors of Papers with Recycled Content 
Sampling of Vendors that carry types of paper with recycled content:
Staples - Eco Easy Products
Office Depot - Buy Green
EcoGreenOffice
World of Green
Future Friendly
OfficeMax Green
LetsGoGreen.biz
AbilityOne
Green Earth Office Supply
Dolphin Blue
Betty Mills
Sappi
Jam Paper & Envelope
GreenLine Paper Company
Echo Paper
The Paper Mill Store
Manufacturers:
Neenah Paper
Resolute Forest Products
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Forest Bioproducts Division's List of Paper Manufacturers
Paper Mills:
List of North American Paper Mills
The Paper Mill Store's Manufacturing Partners
The Paper Mill Store's Recycled Paper Shop
Manta's listings of mills and manufacturers
State Resources
California:
CalRecycle
Recycled Products Cooperative
Washington:
King County, WA
Resources in Researching Paper Types, Attributes, Manufacturers and Mills
General Resources on Paper:
Conservatree - resource for environmental papers of all kinds, lists of manufacturers
Conservatree Mill Contacts
Conservatree Paper Guide
Conservatree's Paper Master List
The Conservatree Guide
Paper Index – lists kinds of papers, producers and manufacturers
Paper Industry and Other Paper Related Organizations/Publications:
American Forestry and Paper AssociationAF & PA paper products glossary
PaperAge – a magazine on the paper industry and paper that has up to date information on paper and the paper industry
Facts on recycled paper use
The Environmental Paper Network (EPN) – information and tools and resources on paper
What's in your paper? (site sponsored by EPN)
Recycled Paper Recovery Report
Background on Paper Mills
Ecopaper Database - a listing of Ancient Forest Friendly™ and other environmentally preferable papers available in the North American marketplace
EcoBusiness Links
Responsible Purchasing Network - the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is an international network of buyers dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing
Additional Links:
2007
Buy-Recycled Series: Paper Products (PDF) (7 pp, 72K, About PDF)
This fact sheet highlights paper products designated
in the CPG, including printing and writing papers, and
includes recommended recovered-content levels and a list of
resources.
Technical
Background Documents
EPA has published technical background documents on
paper and paper products.
Report on the Availability of Printing and Writing Papers Listed in the CPG Paper RMAN
This report fulfills the requirement in the implementing instructions of Executive Order 13423, March 29, 2007, for EPA to report to the Federal Environmental Executive on the availability of printing and writing paper with recycled content.
