| According
to one estimate, only about 9 percent of the copy paper on
the U.S. market is made with recycled fibers. (Green Seal)
In Minnesota, purchasing recycled paper is
a priority. The state's office supply contract has featured
recycled copy paper for years.
Their experience with new recycled copy papers
has been excellent. Recycled papers are virtually indistinguishable
from their non-recycled counterparts, with similar performance,
color and cost.
The federal government has set high goals
for buying recycled paper. Executive Orders issued by the
President have recognized that the federal government can
spur the development of recycled products by incorporating
recycled content into its huge contracts. In the case of copy
paper, required recycled content has increased from just 10%
post-consumer content to a minimum of 30%.
The federal goverment is commited to buying
recycled copy paper. The U.S. General Services Administration
(GSA) made the decision to purchase and sell only postconsumer
recycled-content copier paper to federal agencies.
Copier paper accounts for over 28 percent
of all the paper purchased by the federal government with
approximately 10 million sheets being used every work hour.
This effort has been hailed as a major step forward in efforts
to "green" government purchasing.
To ensure that there are quality products
which met these goals, the federal government tests products
for performance. The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
maintains a list of qualified high-speed recycled copy papers
that met stringent specifications. Those specifications include
a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled fiber, being free
of lint and fuzz, and having not more than one paper-caused
jam per 5,000 continuous copies.
Paper jams are often unfairly blamed on the
paper, but the performance of all copy papers will be affected
by improper storage and handling. Here are some paper handling
tips that will help prevent paper jams in your office printers
and copiers.
* Fan paper before loading the copier to
reduce static.
* Look for the arrow on the ream wrapper or package label.
This indicates which side of the paper should face up when
loaded into the copier or printer.
* Avoid storing paper on the floor or in humid areas. Keep
paper in its ream wrapper until needed — the wrapper
has a plastic moisture barrier layer to keep out humidity.
* Keep paper flat when it is not in a paper tray.
Copy
Paper - Printer Paper | Why
Buy Recycled Paper? | Recycled
Copy Paper | Give
A Gift To The Environment |
Pre-Printing:
Best Results and Precautions |
Carbonless
Paper | Paper:
Quality Tested | Choosing
the Right Paper |
The
Creation of the Copier
| Disadvantages
of a Laser Printer
| Are
You Ready for a Paperless Office? |
