The use of environmentally preferable papers:
- reduces the impacts on forests worldwide
- reduces the need to convert forests into tree farms
- conserves water, energy and greenhouse gases
- strengthens the market for recycled and alternative fibers
- prevents pollution
- encourages responsible forest management
- helps to protect biodiversity.
At all times, OPS is commited to:
- minimise paper consumption
- maximise recycled content
- be selective about virgin fiber content
- give preference to chlorine-free papers.
The Environmental Paper Network
Environmentally preferable paper purchasing guidance
