Print & Paper Have a Great Story to Tell
The paper industry frequently faces scrutiny as being harmful to trees and the environment - even thought this couldn't be further from the truth. This echo graphic from Two Sides helps provide the facts and myths about the sustainability of print and paper. For example, did you know:
- In the last 60 years, U.S. forest area has increased by more than 3% and the net volume of trees on timberland has increased by 58%.
- Responsible pulp and paper operations can bring many benefits to forests, local economies and people, particularly in rural areas.
- Most harvested trees are used to make lumber, not pulp and paper. In the U.S., only 36% of annual timber harvest is used for paper and paperboard, and in Canada, only 13%
- 89% of harvested pulpwood in the U.S. comes from private land. The income landowners receive for trees grown on their land encourages them to maintain, sustainably manage and renew this valuable resource.
Paper is a timeless product, mainly because it's one of the few truly renewable resources on our planet. Check out these two videos for more supportive information.
North America Paper & Sustainable Forestry & Busting More Myths about Print & Paper
About Two Sides:
Two Sides is a global initiative by companies form the Graphic Communications Industry including forestry, pulp, paper, inks and chemicals, prepress, press, finishing, publishing, printing, envelopes and postal operators. Our common goal is to promote the sustainability of the Graphics Communications Industry and dispel common environmental misconceptions by providing users with verifiable information on why print and paper is an attractive, practical and sustainable communications medium. Learn more at www.twosidesna.org.
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