The New Zealand Paper Forum (NZPF) officially launches its Paper Stewardship Scheme on Friday 20 May in Wellington. This is a voluntary scheme aimed at promoting paper as a renewable and responsible choice, and minimising its impact on the environment at each stage in its product lifecycle.

All members of the NZPF are signatories to the scheme. The membership includes major manufacturers and distributors of paper and paper products, print companies and associated groups. 

The Scheme consolidates a number of existing industry initiatives and sets a framework for the future. It comprises three parts:

1.     Measuring and benchmarking recovery and recycle rates each year

2.     Developing a best practice guide for the paper sector

3.     Developing an education strategy for the buyers and users of paper.

In order to communicate the scheme to the wider community, the NZPF has produced ‘The Paper Story’. This publication also informs people about the real environmental impact of paper, which is much less than many people believe.

To view the book, click HERE, and for a copy of The Paper Story please email pam.seymour@printnz.co.nz

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