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The Laser Toner Cartridge Dilemma
November 25, 2009
Perhaps you use a laser printer because you know you can count on outstanding print quality. Is it possible to get high quality prints and reduce your environmental impact at the same time? Yes it is and we can show you how.
First some background on laser toner cartridges. The average toner cartridge weighs about 3 pounds and is about 40% plastic, 40%… Continue Reading
How Green Is My Carbonless Paper?
August 15, 2009
Carbonless papers are widely used in businesses large and small for everything from credit card receipts to billing statements and multipart business forms. Carbonless papers were invented in 1954 as a clean way to make copies without the mess associated with carbon interleaves. Carbonless papers work due to the chemical in the coated surface reacting with the chemicals in the emulsion held… Continue Reading
100%, 50%, 30% Which Way to Go?
July 30, 2009
When trying to go green with your paper purchases it is sometimes difficult to balance your need for economy with your desire to have less impact on the environment. What kind of impact do you make using 100% recycled paper? What about 50% or 30%?
According to Recycled Papers:The Essential Guide by Claudia Thompson, a ton of… Continue Reading
Paper
July 23, 2009
I have loved paper ever since receiving an origami kit at the age of nine. I still remember the smooth feel and the variety of bright colors of the papers. Although my creations usually did not much resemble the pieces shown in the direction book, working with the paper was pure pleasure.
As… Continue Reading