Paper
Environmental Attributes to Look For
- Postconsumer recycled content
- Processed chlorine-free
- Recyclable
- Soy-based inks
Procurement Guidance
Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) - Paper and Paper Products
Recycled-content recommendations for procurement of paper products.
Tools
EPP Program list of Paper Tools
Web Resources
EPP Database
Non-Government Web Sites
Conservatree
Information about environmentally preferable paper, including information on selected paper products and information targeted at large-scale purchasers.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The FSC coordinates the development of forest management standards throughout the different biogeographic regions of the U.S., provides public information about certification and FSC, and works with certification organizations to promote FSC certification in the U.S.
Resource Conservation Alliance (RCA)
RCA aims to protect natural forests through market-based conservation strategies and reducing wood consumption in the United States.