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Many of the paper mills that Lewis Paper does business with have supplied recycled papers since the 1980's. Today there is a large variety of
eco-friendly papers to select from and Lewis Paper carries a full portfolio of certified and environmentally friendly papers to supply all your printing needs.

Did you know that by using 24 reams of 500 sheets 8.5” x 11” of 100% post-consumer paper instead of virgin paper, you reduce air emissions by 65kg? More than 63% of paper used in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2009. The overall area of forestland today in the United States is nearly identical to what it was over a century ago.

To read more about Lewis Paper's commitment to Environmental Leadership, please visit our Environmental Responsibility page.

Below is a chart of all the paper grades we carry with their
eco-friendly qualities:

For more information on the environmental symbols, please click symbols to view.

		Forest Stewardship Council™	Sustainable Forestry Initiative®	Recycled Content	Green Seal	Green-E	Processed Chlorine Free	Elemental Chlorine Free	Bio Gas	Carbon Neutral

Cascade	Envirographic 100 copy			100%
	Rolland			50%

CTI	Glama

Domtars	Cougar			10%
	Cougar DigitalChoice			10%
	EarthChoice Office Paper
	First Choice Multiuse
	Husky Opaque Offset
	ImagePrint
	Lynx Opaque Ultra
	multiQue
	Recycled Husky Xerocopy			30%

International Paper	Hammermill Color Copy

Meadwestvaco	Tango Advantage

Mohawk	Beckett Cambric			30%
	Beckett Concept			100%*
	Beckett Enhance			20%*
	Kromekote
	Mohawk Color Copy 98
	Mohawk Color Copy Gloss			15%
	Mohawk Color Copy Recycled			100%
	Mohawk Color Copy Premium
	Mohawk 50/10
	Mohawk Options			30%-100%*
	Mohawk Via			30%
	Strathmore Elements			20%
	Strathmore Script			30%
	Strathmore Writing			30%*

Moorim	Pro-Digital

Neenah	Atlas Bond			30%
	Capitol Bond			30%*
	Classic Columns Whites			100%
	Classic Crest Whites			100%
	Classic Crest Colors			30%
	Classic Linen Whites			100%
	Classic Linen Colors			30%
	Classic Laid Whites			100%
	Classic Laid Colors			30%
	Environment			30%-100%
	Howard Linen			30%
	Starwhite
	Sundance			30%

Nekoosa Coated	Digital Carbonless
	Ultimate Image Uniform 20# Carbonless

New Page	Futura Laser			10%
	Sterling Ultra Digital			10%

Suzano	Report Carbon Neutral®

Wausau	Astrobrights			30%
	Astroparche			30%
	Exact Coated			10%
	Exact Digital® Recycled Color Copy			30%
	Exact Index White			30%
	Exact Multipurpose			30%
	Exact Opaque			30%
	Exact Tag			30%*
	Royal Complements			30%*
	Royal Cotton			30%
	Royal Fiber			30%
	Royal Linen			30%
	Royal Marble			30%

		Applies		specifications may vary			* Recycled content may vary

	FSC - Forest Stewardship Council™ An international non-profit organization devoted to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally viable way.		Sustainable Forestry Initiative® SFI Inc. is a fully independent, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sustained forest management. They work with conservation groups, local communities, resource professionals, landowners, and countless other organizations and individuals who share the passion for responsible forest management.
	Recycled Content Paper made from pulp with varying percentages of recycled waste paper and virgin wood fiber. Recycled content can vary from 10% to 100% post consumer. Using more post consumer waste paper helps reduce landfill use and causes the fiber to be givennew life as another product. 100% post consumer contains wood fiber that has been recovered entirely from paper used by consumers through recycling programs.		Green Seal Certification mark of the Green Seal organization specifying that the paper: 1. Contains at least 30% post consumer recycled fiber — or — 2. Is manufactured without chlorine or chlorine compounds.
	Green-E Certification used by the Center for Resource Solutions identifying products made with renewable energy including, but not limited to, wind power, solar power, geothermal, low-impact hydropower, and biomass.		Processed Chlorine Free Certification mark of the Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA) identifying that no chlorine or chlorine compounds were used in the paper making process and that the product contains a minimum of 30% post consumer fiber.
	Elemental Chlorine Free Elemental chlorine fee applies to paper processed without elemental chlorine but with a chlorine derivative such as chlorine dioxide. Although less harmful than using chlorine, it is still considerably worse than totally chlorine free.		Biogas Biogas is another renewable source of energy. It is produced by the decomposition of waste in a landfill site. Once collected, it can generate steam used in the manufacturing of paper, which will also reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
	Carbon Neutral The Carbon Footprint calculates the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions generated by the different steps of a product’s manufacturing process. Measurement of the carbon emissions allows manufacturers to find ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions are produced by the natural cycle of the planet, as well as by certain human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.