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Compliant Paper Products
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Following is a sample list of compliant cleaning items. This list is by no means exhaustive; it's a sample of available options on the market tailored toward smaller businesses. You can order directly from the manufacturers listed in the following tab and/or request the items from your current distributor or a new distributor (listed in the Distributors + Retail tab).

This list is updated periodically, so please check back for updates!
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Term Index
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Recycled content: Recycled content paper refers to paper products made from materials that have been previously used and processed, typically including both pre-consumer waste from manufacturing processes and post-consumer waste from households and businesses, promoting environmental sustainability by reducing the need for virgin materials and diverting waste from landfills.





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Pre-consumer content: Pre-consumer paper refers to paper products made from recycled materials that were discarded during the manufacturing process before reaching the consumer, contributing to sustainability efforts by utilizing industrial waste.






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Post-consumer recycled content (PCR): Post-consumer content paper refers to paper products made from recycled materials collected from households and businesses after they have been used, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing the demand for virgin wood pulp and diverting waste from landfills.





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Chlorine-free: Chlorine-free paper refers to paper produced without the use of chlorine or chlorine-based bleaching agents, reducing environmental impact and minimizing the release of harmful chemicals into ecosystems.





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FSC Certified Products: FSC certified indicates that a product comes from responsibly managed forests that adhere to the standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Ecologo Certified Products: Ecologo is a third-party certification program that verifies the environmental performance of products and services based on rigorous, science-based criteria.
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BPI Certified Compostable: BPI certified means that a product, professional, or company has met the standards set by the Building Performance Institute for energy efficiency, home performance, and building science.
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Green Business Certification Requirements: Purchase office/copy paper that is either: 100% recycled *or* FSC Certified with at least 30% post-consumer waste recycled content. Purchase bathroom and kitchen papers with a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste recycled content for your top three most purchased items (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, toilet seat covers, napkins).
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Please reference this guide for all foodware products.
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The information provided in this Purchasing Guide is meant to serve as a resource to help businesses explore options to comply with green business certification and beyond.
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This Purchasing Guide was developed by Environmental Innovations
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environmentalin.com
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