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Why Green Products?

The "Green" movement and consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and services is more popular than ever. A number of national retailers are now requiring suppliers to produce goods in an environmentally responsible manner with packaging that is composed of post consumer waste. Many government procurement agencies are already on board. Tapecon has embraced the "Green" concept as well and works with suppliers who support the green initiatives.

 

 

Additional Information

Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to responsible management of the world's forests. FSC "chain of custody" certifications validate that every step of a product's manufacturing process - from the harvesting of raw materials to production of the final product - follows stringent FSC policies ensuring responsible forest management. The FSC standards represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. For more information, visit www.fsc.org

Green Seal®
Green Seal® is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, certifying and promoting environmentally responsible products with consideration towards their entire life cycle. Green Seal's goal is to improve the environment by reducing toxic pollution and waste, conserving resources and habitats, and minimizing global warming and ozone depletion. As a non-biased third party, Green Seal® identifies, certifies,and promotes environmentally responsible products to help consumers make sound choices. For more information, visit www.greenseal.org
 

Wind Energy
Wind energy is generated from the use of wind turbines, which use no fuel; therefore, they require no mining or drilling (one of the most damaging environmental impacts of fossil fuels). Wind electric generation produces no waste, no air pollution, no water pollution, and does not contribute to global warming.

The paper manufacturing process is known to consume large amounts of electricity, which has traditionally been generated via the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In an effort to reduce emissions, some manufacturers have chosen wind energy as a renewable source of power in the manufacturing process. For more information, visit www.awea.org
 

Ancient Forest Friendly
The Ancient Forest Friendly certification initiative was founded in 1999 in an effort to protect the world's ancient and endangered forests. The organization aims to shift corporate demand - and use, from traditionally forested papers to ecologically sustainable paper products while reducing overall consumption. For more information, visit www.ancientforestfriendly.com
  Green-e
The Green-e logo is the nationally recognized symbol for certified renewable energy. Green-e is the nation's leading independent cerficiation and verification program for renewable energy and companies that use renewable energy. For more information, visit www.green-e.org
  Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. In addition, the Rainforest Alliance works to strengthen supply chains and build market linkages for certified wood and forest products, by helping companies incorporate sustainability into their sourcing strategies. For more information, visit www.rainforest-alliance.org