Is FSC or recycled paper better?

But a lack of credible certification means “recycled” paper might not contain a very high a level of old paper. Check percentages: buy the highest level of “post-consumer waste paper” – aim for 100%. But the WWF still considers FSC certification the only credible one (above the purely recycled).

What is the difference between FSC and recycled paper?

FSC 100% – 100% of the wood within the product comes from FSC certified forests. FSC Recycled – the wood or paper within the product comes from reused or reclaimed materials. Controlled forests do not mean that they’re FSC certified. But the wood in these products must still be responsibly sourced.

Can recycled paper be FSC certified?

In short, yes. Some FSC certified products, such as FSC recycled paper, have already been recycled but that doesn’t mean they can’t be again.

Are FSC materials recyclable?

While both 100% biodegradable and compostable this material is also widely recycled. The FSC Mix label means the wood within the product is from FSC-certified forests, recycled material, or controlled wood.

Why is recycled paper better?

Paper used in stationery products is often a blend of virgin and recycled fibres. This is to maintain the brightness of the paper – virgin fibres produce whiter paper – while minimising environmental impacts. Products made from 100% recycled content are usually of a lower quality than those from virgin fibres.

Is FSC paper sustainable?

You can trust that the paper is ‘Sustainable’ The Forest Stewardship Council defines a strict set of standards that paper products must meet in order to prove that they are truly environmentally and socially responsible.

What is FSC paper made from?

What Is FSC-Certified Paper? When the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certifies that a paper is made of responsibly sourced wood fiber, that paper earns the FSC label.

Is all paper FSC?

Paper products can contain any balance of pre- consumer and post-consumer reclaimed material as long as all applicable parts of the product are verified as reclaimed. The FSC Recycled label is not, however, a guarantee that the wood originally comes from an FSC certified forest.

What is FSC certified recycled paper?

FSC® certified paper is paper that has been harvested in a responsible manner. Although FSC certified paper often contains recycled paper, it does not have to contain it to be certified. The primary requirement for certification is being harvested and produced in a responsible manner.

Where does FSC certified recycled paper come from?

Forests are inspected and certified according to FSC’s 10 Principles of Forest Stewardship. FSC has three paper labels: All wood used in the paper comes from FSC-certified forests Verified by FSC as genuinely recycled paper. It can contain a mix of pre and post-consumer sourced materials.

Where does the wood in FSC paper come from?

FSC has three paper labels: All wood used in the paper comes from FSC-certified forests Verified by FSC as genuinely recycled paper. It can contain a mix of pre and post-consumer sourced materials. However, the FSC recycled logo doesn’t mean the wood originally came from an FSC forest.

What’s the difference between PEFC certified and recycled paper?

PEFC Certified means at least 70% of the material comes from PEFC-certified forests. The remainder can either be recycled material or from controlled sources. PEFC Recycled means at least 70% of the material used in the paper must be recycled.

What do you need to know about FSC certification?

Chain of custody certification – materials are checked at every stage of the process so you can be confident they are from genuine FSC or PEFC sources. To display an FSC or PEFC label on your printed product, every business that handles the paper from forest to printer, must be FSC or PEFC certified.