“Sustainability” Category
Why Are Paper Prices Going Up? Here’s Why Paper Costs So Much
on November 21, 2023
The Effect of Higher Paper Prices on the Print Industry In the last few years, there has been a combination of factors leading to paper price increases. With a combination of price hikes, increased demand, availability issues, and other related factors, the following dynamics are responsible for the recent...
Myth Vs. Fact – Why Choose Paper Packaging: A Sustainable Solution
on August 1, 2018
Should We Stop Using Paper and Paper Packaging? Paper-based packaging is not only made of recycled material but it can also be recycled and has an excellent environmental record. The primary function of packaging in all its forms; plastics, tins, glass, and paperboard are to protect goods while in transit,...
Myth Vs. Fact: Debunking the Paperless Society
on June 21, 2018
Choosing Between Paper and Digital: Understanding Consumer Preferences Contrary to popular belief, the complete transition to a full paperless society is not always welcomed by consumers. A large percentage of people wish to retain the flexibility of paper-based, postal, and electronic communications. As...
Is Paper Really a Renewable Resource? Examining the Facts
on May 3, 2018
Paper Recycling: Separating Fact from Fiction There are a lot of misconceptions about paper and paper products. Our landfills are filling up fast, and it’s mostly with paper, right? Wrong. Most paper isn’t recycled, right? Wrong. Paper recycling isn’t all that efficient, right? Wrong. Making sure...
The Benefits of Choosing Environmentally Friendly Products Like Paper
on March 19, 2018
Will Replacing Print and Mail with Electronic Media Save the Environment? What could be more environmentally friendly than just sending electrons over wires where they magically form into documents on your desktop, laptop, or cell phone? The answer is in what it takes to get those little electrons to line up...
Can Recycled Paper be Used Indefinitely? – Myth Vs. Fact
on January 31, 2018
Surprising Facts About Paper Recycling People often assume that we can recycle paper over and over indefinitely. The truth is not so simple. Think of it this way, there is a limit to how many times shirts can be laundered. At some point, they lose so much of their fiber that they start to come apart. Paper...
What is Paper’s True Carbon Footprint? – Myth vs. Fact
on December 20, 2017
What is the carbon footprint of paper use? Do you feel guilty when you ask your bank for paper statements and not just eDelivery? Electronic banking helps banks save money on printing, mailing, and postage. However, don’t confuse their paperless marketing with environmental awareness. The fact is, most...
Is Paper a Renewable Resource? – Myth vs. Fact
on October 17, 2017
Is Paper a Sustainable Resource? Paper can be a sustainable resource if it is produced from responsibly managed forests and recycled after use. However, if it is produced from virgin wood or not recycled, it can have a negative impact on the environment. Avoiding the use of wood is not the way to protect...