Fiber Content

PCW (Post-consumer Waste) indicates material that is collected from end-users and recycled. PCW is the preferred form of recycled material because it reduces pressure on our remaining forests, saves water and energy, and diverts solid waste from our over-crowded landfills.

PRE (Pre-consumer Waste) is the excess material produced during the manufacturing process that never makes it to the end consumer and is recycled back through the mill.

Tree-Free fiber includes many crops, such as kenaf and industrial hemp, which are grown specifically for their fiber content. These tend to grow faster than trees and are more efficient per acre. Tree-free fibers are also derived from agricultural by-products, such as sugarcane bagasse, and industrial by-products like blue jean denim scraps.

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The ecological guide to paper was originally conceived by Celery Design Collaborative of Berkeley, CA