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Forestry & Paper
Even in a time when the "paperless office" is possible, forest products from printer paper to wooden furniture are still a significant chunk of the resources businesses use every day. In this section, we look at sustainable forestry practices and certifications as well as ways companies can adopt strategies to use the greenest forest products available.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- About one-third of all government printing is wasted, and federal employees lack incentives and guidelines to reduce printing waste, according to a new report from Lexmark.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- 3M, the company behind the ubiquitous Post-It notes, secures new sustainable forestry certification through U.S.-based Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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NORWALK, Conn. -- By incorporating microscopic nozzles into its ColorQube solid ink multifunction printer, Xerox has found a way to make color printing a low-cost and low-waste endeavor.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. -- In addition to requiring all government agencies and state colleges to purchase 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, the law aims to help reduce paper and printing use and spur investment in new technologies that will create jobs in the state.
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ARLINGTON, Va. -- The paper and board used to make Tropicana's juice cartons and 3M's Post-It Notes have been certified through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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BETHESDA, Md. -- By not choosing to receive (and subsequently not reading) the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, or the local paper at your hotel, you are helping to save thousands of tons of paper waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Seventh Generation has added new products to its catalog of natural and non-toxic home and personal care items, while Kimberly-Clark has unveiled a line of paper products with recycled content.
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One of the easiest but most-overlooked ways to green any office comes down to managing your paper use. Whether you're trying to switch to duplex printing or moving toward a low-paper ECM system, here are some simple steps you can take.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Seventh Generation already makes cleaners that are non-toxic, but it's now taking steps to make one of its ingredients more sustainable.
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A United Nations report set for release this week says countries dealing with high unemployment and deforestation can tackle the two problems at once by investing in sustainable forestry jobs.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Casdex Inc. and CinnaWorks, the largest franchisee of the Cinnabon brand, are partnering to digitally archive the pastry retailer's HR records.
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Keep Britain Tidy designated McDonald's today as the most littered fast food brand in the country, with burger wrappers, condiment sachets, and plastic straws named as the most commonly littered items .
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I've always thought that someone would come up with a good alternative to trees for paper-making, but I never though that it would be elephant dung. A Boston-based printer called Pixxlz has decided to purchase Mr. Ellie Pooh paper, which is made from 100% recycled materials and is manufactured using renewable energy.
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A ruling from the US Interior Department yesterday will double the rate of logging on 2.6 million acres of forest in southwestern Oregon. While the decision is a boon to logging companies, it has upset local environmentalists.
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Living in burrito-rich San Francisco, I rarely find it necessary to visit Chipotle Mexican Grill. However, those unfortunate souls who don't live in my neck of the woods will soon be able to feel good about their choice to visit the chain.