According to the EPA, paper in its various forms accounts for 40% of all solid waste generated, office paper comprising a quarter of that; furthermore, less than 20% of office wastepaper generated in the U.S. today is recovered for recycling.

We need to conserve natural resources and reduce waste by purchasing "environmentally-preferred" paper products and by maximizing the efficient use of paper. The objective is to bring purchasing strength to the recycled paper market by stimulating demand for recycled paper products, especially those made from materials ("post consumer content") that would otherwise be discarded.

Who is Required to Use Recycled Paper?

The Federal Government requires its purchasers to buy recycled paper (minimum 30% PCM). For EPA, a higher level of 50% Post-Consumer-Material is required. The Green BPA will feature two – three choices of brands that have been approved for purchase. The brands are listed below, and a short description of the paper is provided.

What about Quality?

In the 1980’s recycled paper was often of uneven quality, sometimes appearing tan, gray, or spotted. But today, recycled paper is available in all colors, including the brightest whites, and meets the high technical standards, sometimes exceeding comparable virgin papers.

Aren’t Recycled Papers More Expensive?

In the past, recycled papers often did cost considerably more than virgin papers. Today, Copier and offset papers still tend to cost somewhat more, but the price differentials are smaller than ever, usually only a few percent. Important to note, cycled paper incorporates all its cost into the product, including providing an alternative to disposal, and is not rewarded for its significantly lower energy and water use. Virgin paper costs, on the other hand, are masked by generous government timber, energy and water subsidies and do not incorporate responsibility or costs for the product’s eventual disposal.

So, Why recycled?

• Excellent performance
• Meets the same technical specifications as virgin papers
• Many are acid-free for archival longevity
• Successfully runs on the most demanding copiers, office machines, etc.
• Corporate Express guarantees these products to work well in your equipment.

Copier, Laser & Inkjet Paper from Corporate Express:

Note: Special Order Only