The day-to-day demand for paper is putting immense pressure on the world's forests. Instead of using paper once and throwing it away, recycling paper and cardboard is better for the environment. By purchasing recycled papers we can reduce land filling, cut imports and save energy.
"The command 'Be fruitful and multiply' was promulgated, according to our authorities, when the population of the world consisted of two people." - William Ralph Inge, More Lay Thoughts of a Dean, 1931
The UK's largest range of recycled office papers and green stationery supplies. The Green Stationery Company selects products that are environmentally benign or have environmental advantages over the standard stationery items. They aim to maintain sustainable business practices within a culture that respects all life and honours its interdependence. www.greenstat.co.uk/storefront/net_junction_index.asp
Watabaran, a corporate enterprise working to create job opportunities for women and other discriminated groups in Nepal. The organisation was established in 2001 by Nepalese and Swedish youths. It is a social business in quest of sustainable trade. Their unique handmade products such as Christmas cards, notebooks, document files, paper, envelopes and lampshades are exported and sold around the world to business houses with a corporate social responsibility profile. Garbage and waste paper are used as raw materials to create environment friendly products. This way the organisation self-sustains and grows with profit that is used for expansion and education. This is not just assistance but a fair trade for mutual benefit. www.corporate-christmas-cards.org/
Manufacturers and distributors of 100% recycled papers. NAPM (National Association of Paper Merchants) approved and members of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops. www.elliepoopaper.co.uk/
