{"id":3388,"date":"2023-03-09T21:41:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T21:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/?p=3388"},"modified":"2024-12-22T16:12:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:12:25","slug":"the-great-debate-recycled-vs-carbon-neutral-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/the-great-debate-recycled-vs-carbon-neutral-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Debate: Recycled vs Carbon Neutral Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the past decade paper has been a forefront conversation<\/a> amongst printers and marketers. Are we using paper that\u2019s ecologically friendly<\/a>? Is print media ethical or is it bad for the environment? Relevant as they may be, there is only one question in regards to paper that\u2019s pertinent to industry concerns: Is recycled paper better for the environment than carbon neutral paper?<\/em> Truth is, there are pros and cons to both, so let\u2019s explore the facts behind the labels to determine which solution works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Carbon Neutral Paper<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Carbon neutral paper means net zero carbon emissions, balanced by offsetting the measured amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by verifiable carbon credits. Everyday activities produce carbon dioxide emissions, so programs have been created by organisations to reduce, offset and manage greenhouse gases, all while restoring natural resources such as reforestation. An offset is an initiative that funds emission free energy projects<\/a> such as wind farms, which are verifiable and traceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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