Pro-Link has initiated a program designed to help educate its members and their customers about green paper products. This program includes an electronic Environmental Cost Worksheet that instantly tells purchasing agents the following:
- The number of trees cut down annually to make the paper
- How many gallons of water and barrels of oil must be consumed to make the paper
- The additional kilowatts of energy required
- The effect on landfill space and air pollution as a result of the specific order
One of the many goals of the program is to clarify green paper terminology and clear up some common misconceptions. Diane Mahana, marketing manager for Pro-Link, says many end users do not know what the terms “recovered” and “post-consumer” recycled content really mean or which is best for the environment. Full Article.
