SongPapers.com is a New York based "green" paper and envelope supplier. We supply businesses and individuals with recycled paper and other environment-friendly papers and envelopes, including cardstock, vellum paper, invitation paper and invitation envelopes.
Following are the definitions for some of the terms used on SongPapers.com to describe environmentally friendly (AKA “eco-friendly”, “nature friendly”, “green”) paper and envelopes:
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Neutral paper is produced without carbon and greenhouse gas emissions thus conserving natural resources and wildlife habitat. Visit http://www.carbonneutral.com/ for more details.
Chlorine Free
No chlorine is used at any stage of the manufacturing process. For more information on chlorine’s harm the environment visit http://www.chlorinefreeproducts.org/ .
FSC Certified
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) supports well-managed forests as well as the responsible use of forest resources. Visit http://www.fsc.org/ for more details.
Green-e Certified
The paper is manufactured with Green-e certified renewable energy. Green-e is a consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. Green-e offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products. Visit http://www.green-e.org/ for more details.
Green Seal™ Certified
Green Seal is an independent certifying organization that promotes products that cause less toxic pollution, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. All Green Seal certified papers contain a minimum of 30% of post consumer fibers. Visit http://www.greenseal.org/ for more details.
Post Consumer Waste (PCW)
Paper made from recycled fibers in order to save trees, water and energy. (The paper recovered from curbside collections is considered to be post-consumer. Trim and scraps from the print shop are not).
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