California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
The CIWMB's mission is to reduce waste, promote the management of all materials to their highest and best use, and protect public health and safety and the environment, in partnership with all Californians. Visit the CIWMB's Paper Information and Resources Web page for information on creating a paper reduction campaign, measuring the success of paper reduction efforts, and buying environmentally preferable paper.
Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA)
Algonquin, IL
(847) 658-6104
The CFPA is a not-for-profit State of Illinois corporation. The primary purpose of the association is to promote Total Chlorine Free policies, programs, and technologies throughout the world. The CFPA awards qualified manufacturers the certifications "Processed Chlorine Free" and "Totally Chlorine Free." Visit the CFPA's Web site for information on its certification and educational services, lists of the paper products it has certified, and relevant news articles.
Conservatree
San Francisco, CA
(415) 721-4230
Conservatree is a non-profit organization dedicated to converting paper markets to environmental papers. They maintain a comprehensive Web site that provides technical assistance with selecting environmentally preferable papers. It includes an extensive listing of environmentally preferable papers that is sorted by specific paper grade, including copy and office machine papers.
Green Seal
Washington, DC
(202) 872-6400
Green Seal is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that certifies a variety of environmental products that pass stringent testing standards. Download its most recent "Choose Green Report" with recommendations on numerous brands of copier papers and useful tips on reducing paper waste.
King County Environmental Purchasing Program
Seattle, WA
(206) 296-0100
(800) 325-6165
A pioneer and contemporary model in environmental procurement, King County provides sample contract specifications for paper, printing requirements, and information on a variety of other products. In addition, its Web site contains procurement case studies along with resources for environmental purchasing and waste reduction.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
St. Paul, MN
(651) 296-6300
(800) 657-3864
The MPCA provides assistance on the purchase of environmentally preferable products such as recycled-content paper, as well as resources, assistance, grants, and loans in the areas of waste and pollution prevention, recycling, reuse, environmental education, and sustainable communities. See the MPCA's Recycled Products Directory for recycled-content papers manufactured in Minnesota.
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE)
Washington, DC
(202) 564-1297
As part of its broader mission to promote sustainable environmental stewardship throughout the federal government, the OFEE promotes the acquisition of recycled-content, environmentally preferable, and biobased products. Visit the OFEE's Web site and select the menu link for "Green Purchasing" for information on recycled-content paper and other products. Additionally, the Web site highlights success stories in environmental procurement, recycling, and waste prevention, including information on the General Services Administration's (GSA) decision to stock and sell only 30 percent postconsumer recycled content copier paper.
The Paper Calculator
The Paper Calculator is a Web-based tool that allows you to compare the environmental impacts of specific types of recycled and virgin papers. It accessible from the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive's Web site.
United States Conference of Mayors
Washington, DC
(202) 293-7330
The United States Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of the nation's cities with populations of 30,000 or more. Their document titled No More Excuses details an evaluation of multipurpose recycled-content copier paper.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Washington, DC
(202) 272-0167
In order to assist federal agencies in purchasing environmentally preferable products and services, the USEPA offers a range of information about products such as recycled-content paper. Visit the USEPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Web site for Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs), which recommend recycled-content levels. The site includes a paper products page, a downloadable paper products fact sheet for 2004, a CPG Supplier Database, and a Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services.
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