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EU Eco Label:

At least 10% of virgin wood fibres should come from

certified sustainably managed forests.

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German Blue Angel:

For recycled paper to qualify for the mark, it must be made of 100% “waste paper” (tolerance 5%), and contain at least 65% low-grade or medium-grade scrap and waste papers. Waste paper is defined as papers and boards obtained as a result of use or processing. Only the Blue Angel eco-label refers directly to recycled content.

It is one of the world’s first environmental accreditation programmes and is internationally recognised.

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Nordic Swan

The criterion for this is on the environmental effects of the manufacturing paper of recycled copier paper rather than on how the raw paper materials are selected. E.g. post consumer waste, sustainable forests.

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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

One symbol you may see often for recycled paper products.

To achieve FSC Recycled certification the paper mill must meet strict guidelines particularly regarding the traceability of the recycled fibre.

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Some office papers that have a range of recycled content:

• The 5 Star Multifunction Copier Paper is manufactured using FSC pulp from mixed sources. This one could say is better than buying 100% virgin paper.

• Canon Multifunctional Paper Recycled 80gsm 500 Sheets per Ream A4 Paper White Ref 81140 [1 Ream] This is probably the best paper at the best price point for everyday use. Made in Europe from 100% post consumer waste, Canon Recycled Copier Paper has the highest environment accreditations: Nordic Swan and Blue Angel.

• Evolve Office Recycled Copier Paper Multifunctional 80gsm 500 Sheets per Ream A4 White Ref 70478 [1 Ream]- High quality multipurpose recycled paper made from 100% reclaimed material

For more information about Recycled Paper and to download a PDF booklet on procuring office paper with recycled content click here

See the range of recycled office copier papers today at Whistle Ink