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Paper products
Choose eco-friendly printer paper and stationary
Cascades Enviro 100 Copy Paper
This 8 1/2-inch x 11-inch multipurpose paper has it all—it’s made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled fibers and it’s 100 percent processed chlorine-free.Costa Rica Natural Ecopaper
Costa Rica Natural produces Ecopaper, high quality, treeless paper made through an organic paper-making process. Try lemon paper, banana paper, coffee paper, and many other styles.Dolphin Blue Ecology Writing Pads
This 5-inch x 8-inch notepad (12 pads to a pack) is made from 35 percent post-consumer recycled content. Wide-ruled on both sides of the sheet.Green Field Paper
Green Field Paper offers a variety of tree-free papers, including machine-made hemp paper, Seed Embedded Paper (embedded with wildflower seeds), 100 percent junk mail paper, and Gilroy garlic paper (infused with garlic skins for a refined appearance).Hammerhill Great White™ Multipurpose Copy Paper
This 20-pound copy paper contains 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. It's also elemental chlorine-free. That means while the manufacturer doesn’t use elemental chlorine to bleach it, chlorine derivatives are used, which can be harmful to humans and wildlife.Living Tree Paper
This company makes coated and non-coated paper that mixes chlorine-free agricultural materials like flax, straw, and hemp with post-consumer waste fibers. Living Tree Paper claims to "push the limits in environmentally-sound paper."Mohawk Fine Paper
Mohawk Fine Papers produces high-quality printing and copying paper. The company's manufacturing energy is 100 percent powered by emissions-free wind power and the production of three of its paper lines have been made carbon-neutral.Mohawk Fine Papers Recycled Paper
This copy paper with digital imaging surface is made from all post-consumer waste and is FSC-certified. The paper is also made a la wind-generated electricity.Natural Kraft Mailers
These “mottled tan” mailers are made of 50 percent recycled material, but more importantly they contain 30 percent post-consumer waste. They are also processed chlorine-free, are rugged, and easily recyclable. They come in three different sizes.New Leaf Encore 100 Paper
New Leaf Encore 100 copy paper makes the grade by being 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled, as well as processed chlorine-free.New Life 100% Recycled Envelopes
No new trees were used to make these envelopes, which are created from 100 percent recycled post-consumer waste and are 100 percent processed chlorine-free.OfficeMax White Legal Pad
This 50-page, 8.5-inch x 14-inch white legal pad with perforated pages contains 40 percent post-consumer recycled content. Comes 12 to a pack.Poo Pads
These paper cubes called Poo pads are like sticky notes but without the stickiness. They’re also not made from trees but from elephant dung-derived paper from Sri Lanka. They come in various colors and are fittingly made by the Mr. Ellie Pooh company.Post-it® Recycled Notes
These traditional Post-its with a green twist contain 100 percent recycled content (30 percent of which is post-consumer waste). Paper is sourced from mills that are Sustainable Forestry Initiative-certified. Assorted pastel colors, 100 sheets per pad, 12 note pads per pack.Repocket Presentation Folder
Think press kits or presentations done in these two-pocket folders made from all recycled fibers (56 percent post-consumer recycled and 44 percent post-industrial recycled). Rigid brown kraft chipboard gives these recycled folders a natural look.Staples 100 percent recycled printer paper
This Staples brand printer paper is processed without using chlorine or chlorine compounds and is made with 100 percent post-consumer content. The paper is FSC-certified and endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance.The Great Elephant PooPoo Paper
This handmade paper stationery is made from naturally dried elephant dung collected from elephant conservation parks. Natural fibers are added to thicken and strengthen the paper. A portion of proceeds from sales goes to elephant welfare and conservation.Vision Paper
Vision Paper produces environmentally positive printing papers and envelopes that are distributed nationally. The paper is made from kenaf, a fast-growing plant related to cotton and okra.
Choose eco-friendly toilet paper
Cascades Toilet Tissue
Canadian brand of 100 percent recycled 2-ply bathroom toilet paper. Tissue is made with a high percentage of post-consumer waste fibers and is produced with 80 percent less water than the industry average. It is bleached without chlorine and is safe for septic systems. Comes in 4-pack and 24-pack sizes.Green Forest Recycled toilet paper
Order some Green Forest toilet paper (online) the next time you run out. It contains a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, is whitened without the use of chlorine, and soft and absorbent.Marcal Recycled toilet tissue
Made with 20 to 60 percent post-consumer recycled fibers, Marcal's toilet tissue is part of a range of eco-friendly products offered. Marcal's earth-conscious efforts have saved 6,000 trees, 2 million gallons of water, 140,000 gallons of oil, 30,000 cubic feet of landfill space, and 22,000 pounds of pollution to date.Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue
Seventh Generation brand toilet tissue contains 80 percent post-consumer waste, 20 percent pre-consumer waste, and is 100 percent chlorine-free. It is hypoallergenic and safe to use with septic systems.
Choose eco-friendly facial tissue
Cascades Recycled facial tissue
These facial tissues are hypo-allergenic, low-dust producing, and come with no added colors and fragrance-free. Of course, they also contain recycled fibers. Cascades is a Canadian paper products company that helps to preserve 47 million trees each year and recycles more than 2.7 million short tonnes of used paper and paperboard.Green Forest Recycled white facial tissues
Order some Green Forest 2-ply facial tissues for every day use or when you’re down with a cold. They contain a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, are whitened without the use of chlorine, are hypoallergenic, and are soft and absorbent.Marcal 100 percent recycled facial tissue
Made with 30 percent post-consumer recycled fibers and processed chlorine-free, Marcal's 2-ply facial tissue is part of a range of eco-friendly products offered. Marcal's earth-conscious efforts have saved 6,000 trees, 2 million gallons of water, 140,000 gallons of oil, 30,000 cubic feet of landfill space, and 22,000 pounds of pollution to date.Natural Value Recycled facial tissue
All of Natural Value’s paper products are made with between 25 and 35 percent post-consumer recycled content, are free of chlorine bleach, and made with high-quality recycled fibers. They also make PVC-free plastic freezer bags, degradable garbage bags, and unbleached, natural parchment paper.Seventh Generation 100 percent recycled facial tissue
Seventh Generation brand facial tissue contains 20 percent post-consumer waste, but is 100 percent recycled. It also boasts freedom from dyes and fragrances, and is 100 percent chlorine-free. Seventh Generation carries a large variety of household products, including other paper products, cleaning agents, and laundry detergent. Most of their products are available in local groceries and health food stores.
Choose eco-friendly paper towels
Cascades Extreme 100 percent recycled paper towel
Canadian brand of 100 percent recycled paper towel has Absorbent Cells® which help with water retention and maintain the towel’s shape when wet. Towels are made with a high percentage of post-consumer waste fibers, are produced with 80 percent less water than the industry average, and come in recycled/recyclable plastic. It is bleached without chlorine and is safe for septic systems. Comes in Jumbo or Mega rolls of multi-sized sheets.Green Forest Recycled paper towel
Order some Green Forest 2-ply paper towels for easy clean-up without the guilt of cutting down forests. They contain a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, are whitened without the use of chlorine, and are soft, strong, and absorbent.Marcal 100 percent recycled paper towel
Made with 40 to 60 percent post-consumer recycled fibers and processed chlorine-free, Marcal's 2-ply, white perforated paper towels are part of a range of eco-friendly products offered. Marcal's earth-conscious efforts have saved 6,000 trees, 2 million gallons of water, 140,000 gallons of oil, 30,000 cubic feet of landfill space, and 22,000 pounds of pollution to date.Natural Value Recycled paper towel
Natural Value’s paper towels are made with 35 percent post-consumer recycled content, are free of chlorine bleach, and made with high-quality recycled fibers. They also make PVC-free plastic freezer bags, degradable garbage bags, and unbleached, natural parchment paper.Seventh Generation 100 percent recycled paper towels
Seventh Generation’s paper towels are made with 90 percent post-consumer fibers, are unscented, and have no added dyes or fragrances. Their Right Size format allows you to use only what you need and are available in white (whitened without chlorine) or brown (unbleached). Seventh Generation carries a large variety of household products, including other paper products, cleaning agents, and laundry detergent. Most of their products are available in local groceries and health food stores.Skoy Cloth Kitchen Towels
Skoy offers 100% biodegradable, reusable cloth towels made in Europe. According to Skoy, these bad boys absorb 15 times their own weight!Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value paper towels
These 2-ply paper towels are relatively inexpensive (at about $1.39 per roll) and are made with 100 percent recycled paper, 80 percent of which is post-consumer content. Of course, they’re also whitened without chlorine bleach and are fragrance-free, and come with multi-sized perforations, making it easy to use only as much as you need. Purchase them at any Whole Foods Market.
Choose eco-friendly paper napkins
Cascades Recycled paper napkins
Pick up a brick of these napkins for your next BBQ or party and know that you’re supporting an eco-friendly company. These napkins are made with 100 percent recycled fibers, bleached without chlorine, and processed chlorine-free. Cascades is a Canadian paper products company that helps to preserve 47 million trees each year and recycles more than 2.7 million short tonnes of used paper and paperboard.Green Forest Recycled luncheon napkins
Order some Green Forest 1-ply luncheon napkins for every day use or a special occasion. They contain a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, are whitened without the use of chlorine, and are soft, strong, and absorbent.Marcal 100 percent recycled paper napkins
Made with 60 percent post-consumer recycled fibers, Marcal's single-ply paper napkins are part of a range of eco-friendly products offered. Marcal's earth-conscious efforts have saved 6,000 trees, 2 million gallons of water, 140,000 gallons of oil, 30,000 cubic feet of landfill space, and 22,000 pounds of pollution to date.Natural Value Recycled dinner napkins
Natural Value’s paper dinner napkins are made with 35 percent post-consumer recycled content, are free of chlorine bleach, and made with high-quality recycled fibers. They also make PVC-free plastic freezer bags, degradable garbage bags, and unbleached, natural parchment paper.Seventh Generation 100 percent recycled napkins
Made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled content, these napkins are soft and absorbent. Choose between white (processed without chlorine bleach) and brown (unbleached) for your next get-together. Seventh Generation carries a large variety of household products, including other paper products, cleaning agents, and laundry detergent. Most of their products are available in local groceries and health food stores.
Use paper product alternatives
Hank & Cheef Organic cotton handkerchief
Stock your pockets with these facial tissue alternatives made from organic cotton and packaged in a box of 7. Perfect for everyday sniffles or allergies and colds. Choose from seven different theme packs.Hankettes Organic cotton flannel handkerchiefs
Sooth your nose with these soft, natural handkerchiefs made with organic cotton flannel. They’re perfect for allergy suffers and those with chemical sensitivities, especially since they can be purchased dye-free. Come in several colors.Kindle wireless reading device
Bid adieu to piles of paperbacks, newspapers, and magazines and say hello to Kindle from Amazon.com. This innovative e-book reader gives you easy access to over 110,000 books, magazines, and newspapers (auto-delivered automatically) in one compact gadget.Natural Value Walnut Scrubber Sponge
Made from walnut shells and containing 50 percent recycled post-consumer materials, these sponges are great for all kinds of tough cleaning jobs. Other sponge options b Natural Value include the Kitchen Scrubber, the Gentle Scrubber, Compressed Sponges, and Cellulose Sponges, all made with 50 percent post-consumer waste.Rawganique Organic Linen and Hemp Table Fashions
Using Certified Organic hemp or linen, these Euro-made table fashions come in 12 sizes and five colors. Rawganique offers cloths to fit rectangular, round, and square tables. Can be purchased with coordinating napkins.Skoy Cleaning towels
Developed by two California women, these paper towel alternatives are made from cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. They’re also chlorine-free and 100 percent biodegradable. Use and reuse them for up to a month before composting them or tossing them. Comes in bright colors with cheery patterns.Twist Bamboo cloth
Give your clean-up routine a green makeover by using one of these bamboo cloths that can replace your paper towel usage. Each package comes with three clothes, and when they’re worn out, simply compost them or toss them so that they can biodegrade naturally!Wrapables.com Bamboo Table Linen Collection
Throw an Asian-inspired party with this bamboo collection. The woven place mats and fabric napkins coordinate in a variety of colors.
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