Landscape of the Paper Industry

Sustainably Managed Forests

Why?
The U.S. uses 100 million tons of paper a year!
Only 51.5% of paper consumed in the U.S. is recycled.
Post consumer fiber can only be recycled 5 to 7 times.

Trends:
Increased demand for pulp from well-managed forests!
Over 100 million acres of forests certified to FSC Standards…
up from 68 million in 2005.

Renewable Energy

Why?
Producing 1 ton of paper requires 11,137 kWh of electricity.
The average American home uses 26,669 kWh of electricity annually!

Trends:
Manufacturers are investing in…
Process changes
Energy-efficient equipment
Renewable Energy
Sales of Renewable Energy Credits doubled in 2006!

Carbon Footprint

Why?
Rising levels of greenhouse gases and global warming due to…
Expanding economy
Growth of new buildings and transportation
Increasing population
Increase of carbon-based fossil fuels
Decrease in the adsorption of carbon by US forests*
* McKinsey and Company, Reducing US, December 2007

Trends:
Carbon Offset Credits enable businesses and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.
Between 2005 and 2006, the U.S. carbon offset market grew 200%, now worth $100 Million!