Print and paper is a highly sustainable form of communication in today’s digital society. Despite this, there are still misconceptions that it is wasteful, detrimental to the environment and responsible for deforestation. More worrying is the misunderstanding that digital communication is more environmentally friendly, which is not always the case.
To address these misconceptions, and to better inform and educate consumers, businesses and the public at large, Two Sides has published a series of 13 fact sheets to address a wide array of environmental and social issues. The comprehensive fact sheets cover the most common areas of misunderstanding, ranging from the real environmental impact of electronic communication, to the sustainability of paper-based printed products, as well as tackling the important role that print and paper plays in literacy and learning.
Members of Two Sides can also personalize the fact sheets, creating a powerful addition to their own sustainability materials. For information on co-branding the fact sheets, please contact us.
Click below to read and download the fact sheets.
Paper Production and Sustainable Forestry
Renewable Energy and Carbon Footprint
North American Paper: A Sustainable Choice
Paperless “Green” Claims – Key Facts to Consider
Paper or Digital? Consumer Choice is Being Removed by Corporations
Teacher Resources Related to Paper, Forest Products and the Environment
Forest certification systems are effective tools to demonstrate sustainable forestry
Paper is one of the few truly sustainable products
Print and paper play a key role in learning and literacy
Wood-based paper and agricultural fiber-based paper can be equally sustainable
Are “go green – go paperless” claims supported by sound and verifiable evidence?
Fact sheets in French – Les faits en français
Le papier issu du bois et le papier issu de fibres agricoles peuvent être tout aussi durables
Le papier, l’un des quelques produits véritablement durables