Spicers releases new green paper guide

Paper distributor Spicers is releasing a new Commercial Print Products guide to enable printers to recognise stocks that come with environmental credentials.

The guide identifies products carrying Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) approvals as well as recycled content, carbon neutrality and ISO certifications.

It also includes a pricing comparison chart for coated, uncoated, speciality papers and boards.

Kerry Sodaitis, marketing co-ordinator for commercial print products at Spicers, says, “A great relationship with local manufacturers such as Australian Paper has enabled us to offer a top selection of paper, especially in regards to recycled stock. This guide will make it easier for printers and designers to select the best option for their needs.

“The availability of smarter, greener options for paper in recent years has been increasing. The Australian papermaking industry is taking on advances that will see even more recycled content produced. We aim to inform our customers of these options.”

Spicers points to its Revive range as a standout environmental product, which it says comprises a coated, uncoated and specialty offering which are all certified carbon neutral, FSC approved and contain between 70 and 100 per cent recycled content. The company says purchases from the Revive range go towards supporting Landcare Australia through annual tree planting events and the rejuvenation of degraded landscapes.

Spicers also recommends its Envi recycled range for commercial printers looking for an economical and environmentally-friendly option, with an opacity, stiffness, surface and bulk suitable for annual reports, brochures, magazines and packaging.

Sodaitis says, “Envi is a great all-round paper choice for a huge variety of print jobs. It is a clean, classic white sheet, which means artwork really stands out. The fact that it is Australian made and 30 to 50 per cent recycled also makes it a terrific option for those customers that want to make positive and ethical purchasing decisions.”

Sodaitis adds that the current construction of a $90m waste paper recycling plant by manufacturer Australian Paper in Victoria will not only triple that company’s usage of recycled fibre, but lead to the development of a new range of Australian-made recycled office, printing, envelope and stationery papers.

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