The Paper Planet - Stories About Paper, People, Ecology and the Transformation of an Industry
World Resources Institute Showcases Innovation of the Carbon Canopy Project
By: Andrew Goldberg, Dogwood Alliance
Added: Feb 14, 2012
Much has been written from a theoretical perspective about markets for ecosystem services, few on-the-ground projects currently exist. WRI has just published a new brief, to discuss one that does, an innovative project called The Carbon Canopy, led by Asheville-based Dogwood Alliance and office products company Staples.
Green Press Initiative Launches New Certification Program For Publishers
By: Todd Pollak, Green Press Initiative
Added: Feb 9, 2012
Green Press Initiative recently launched a new certification program which recognizes book publishers attaining strong and measurable levels of environmental stewardship. The certification program was developed over a three year period with feedback from a broad range industry stakeholders and environmental groups that have expertise on issues relating to paper and forest products.
WWF Environmental Paper Award 2012 Open for Submissions
By: Helma Brandlmaier, WWF-International
Added: Feb 6, 2012
WWF, the world's largest conservation organisation, is calling worldwide for submissions to the WWF Environmental Paper Award 2012. This new Award is focusing on paper brands and will give credit to environmentally proactive and transparent producers and buyers.
February Featured Member: Green Press Initiative
By: Suzanna Baum, Membership Coordinator
Added: Feb 2, 2012
This month I sat down with Tyson Miller, Director of the Green Press Initiative, an organization that works with book and newspaper industry stakeholders to conserve natural resources, preserve endangered forests, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize impacts on indigenous communities.
New, Easy Online Guide for Responsible Paper Purchasing
By: Helma Brandlmaier, WWF-International
Added: Jan 26, 2012
Today, WWF-International launches a new online resource to provide guidance for responsible paper buyers. The site has been developed for purchasers of paper who want to get an overview of what they can do to help protect forest biodiversity, the natural environment and human rights.
EPA Science Panel Upholds Key Scientific Principles to Guide Biomass Standards
By: Sasha Lyutse, Natural Resources Defense Council
Added: Jan 25, 2012
Last summer, EPA temporarily exempted the carbon emitted from burning biomass from pollution standards under the Clean Air Act and convened a panel of scientific experts to advise it on crafting rules for the treatment of biomass. Last week, that Science Advisory Board released its long-awaited draft evaluation of EPA’s proposed Accounting Framework for Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Stationary Sources.
Groups Ask Lisa Jackson to Finalize the EPA’s Dioxin Study Once and for All
By: Mike Schade, Center for Health, Environmental & Justice
Added: Jan 24, 2012
Pressure is mounting on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to make good on her promise to finalize the EPA’s 25+ year-long delayed Dioxin Reassessment.
Levi’s Unzips New Policy Excluding Logging Giant Asia Pulp & Paper
By: Robin Averbeck, Rainforest Action Network
Added: Jan 18, 2012
Asia Pulp and Paper is having a hard time holding onto customers these days. With the release of its forest products purchasing policy, Levi Strauss & Company has become the latest major brand to ban business with Asia Pulp and Paper (APP).
