Glossary

Refers to energy sources that are not based on the burning of fossil fuels or the splitting of atoms. For example, solar energy, wind power and hydroelectricity.

 

Biodegradable waste is capable of being broken down into non-harmful products by the action of living things such as microorganisms.

 

Ensuring that net carbon emissions are zero: by counterbalancing carbon released with carbon captured (through photosynthesis by plants used to make biofuels, for example); or by using only renewable energy.

 

Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics is the leading U.S. coalition of environmental, investor, and advocacy groups working together for a sustainable future.

 

An independent not-for-profit standard-setting organization, certifi es leaders responsibly producing 100% post-consumer papers that create no harmful toxins.

 

A systematic procedure for tracking a material and or product from its origin to its final use.

 

A business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments and maintaining global competitiveness and brand reputation.

 

 

A term for virgin or recycled paper bleached with alternative chlorine compounds, not elemental chlorine.

 

Certification from Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice Program, identifies products that consider greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy use and recycling.

 

A company’s environmental impact determined by the amount of depletable raw materials and non-renewable resources it consumes in making its products, and the quantity of wastes and emissions generated in the process.

 

Manufacturing processes that are designed to minimize environmental impacts.

 

 

 

Identifies products made with certified renewable energy, including but not limited to wind power, solar power, low impact hydropower, and biomass.

 

A twin testimonial, it signifies not only that all recycled papers are made with at least 30% post consumer fiber, but that mill processes, including packaging, are environmentally preferable.

 

A voluntary, independently certified international standard for environmental management systems used, developed and maintained by the International Organization for Standardization.

 

The CFPA’s mark for recycled paper made with post-consumer waste and unbleached or bleached without chlorine compounds.

 

 

 

Forestlands that have undergone a natural progress of succession, without significant human intervention, until they are comprised primarily of a dominant species of tree.

 

 

A nonprofit environmental organization whose purpose is to improve the effectiveness of sustainable forestry in conserving biodiversity and providing equity for local communities, fair treatment to workers and creating incentives for businesses so that they can benefit economically from responsible forestry practices.

 

CFPA’s mark for paper made from 100% virgin fi bre, including alternative, that is unbleached or non-chlorine bleached. Recycled papers can’t be TCF as the fiber source can’t be determined.

 

Indicates that the mill is buying green power to reduce the environmental impacts associated with its purchased electricity use. Green power includes eligible and nonpolluting renewable power sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, biogas, geothermal and low-impact hydroelectricity.

 

 

Electric energy that is produced by wind turbines.