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| Binders (paper, covered) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov |  |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Binders (paper, covered) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Binders (pressboard report) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Binders (pressboard report) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Board (recycled) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site |   |
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Azo dyes; Dyestuffs containing mercury lead cadmium or chromium VI compounds hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic materials; Optical brighteners; chlorine; glyoxal; Halogenated bleaching agents; or EDTA |
Formaldehyde PCB |
Recycled content |  |
03/01/2001 |
| Book Covers | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Book Covers (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Business Forms and other Business Paper Products | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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Benzene Halogenated solvents Alcohol Wet strength resins |
Amounts for the following substances depend on printing method: VOC content Cadmium Lead Mercury Hexavalent chromium Aromatic solvents Halogenated solvents Borax Formaldehyde |
Emissions associated with process and production methods Lifecycle considerations Packaging Recyclable contents Safety and performance standards |
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04/27/98 |
| Cards (index, postal, and others) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Cards (index, postal, and others) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Covers (pressboard report) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Covers (pressboard report) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Envelope Paper | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Envelope Paper (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Envelopes | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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Benzene Halogenated solvents Alcohol Wet strength resins |
Amounts for the following substances depend on printing method: VOC content Cadmium Lead Mercury Hexavalent chromium Aromatic solvents Halogenated solvents Borax Formaldehyde |
Emissions associated with process and production methods Lifecycle considerations Packaging Recyclable contents Safety and performance standards |
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04/27/98 |
| Envelopes | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
None stated | Fluorescent whitening agents | Recycled content; Process and production method; Packaging | |
02/01/2001 | |
| Envelopes (paper) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
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None stated | Sulfur oxides Nitrogen oxides Phosphorus compounds COD AOX |
Process and production method Recyclable contents Recycled content |
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06/15/98 |
| Envelopes (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
11/13/97 |
| Envelopes (plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
11/13/97 |
| File Folders | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| File Folders (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Filing Products (dyed paper) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Filing Products (dyed paper) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Filing & Storage | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Menu Board (Paper and Plastic) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
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PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Newsprint and Newsprint Flyers | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Office Facilities | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Office paper diversion program for recycling Use of paper containing at least 50% Recycled content |
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None stated |
| Office Products | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | Chlorine | Office practices Recycled content |
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01/01/97 |
| Packaging Materials (paper) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Fluorescent whitening agents | None stated | Disposal Packaging Process and production method Recycled content |
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08/03/98 | |
| Paper and Envelopes (Cut Sheet Paper and Business Envelope) | USA - City of Portland Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
1/14/2009 | |
| Paper for Office Machines and Printing Paper | Japan - Green Purchasing Network Web site | |
Plastic coatings that prevent recycling of paper | None stated | Blended with maximum waste content Low Brightness |
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11/07/96 | |
| Paper Products | International - UL Environment cec.us@us.ul.com | |
None stated | None stated | energy savings less toxic Recycled content water savings |
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10/06/2011 | |
| Paper (carbonless) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (carbonless) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (check safety) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (coated printing) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (coated printing) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | Formaldehyde Heavy metals |
Process and production method Recycled content |
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06/22/94 |
| Paper (copying) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | |
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None stated | COD AOX |
Energy use Process and production method Product emissions |
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07/19/99 |
| Paper (copy) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (cotton fiber) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (cover) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (cover) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (envelope) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (envelope) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (forms bond) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (machine finish groundwood) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (newsprint) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (newsprint) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/14/94 |
| Paper (newsprint) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
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Azo dyes; Dyestuffs containing mercury lead cadmium or chromium VI compounds; Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic materials; Optical brighteners; Chlorine; Halogenated bleaching agents; or EDTA |
Formaldehyde PCB Glyoxal |
Recycled content Sustainable foresting |
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02/01/2001 |
| Paper (Office) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Paper (offset) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (offset) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (papeteries) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (printing and writing) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | None stated | Packaging Process and production method Recycled content |
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08/26/94 |
| Paper (recycled) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
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Azo dyes; Dyestuffs containing mercury lead cadmium or chromium VI compounds; Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic materials; Optical brighteners; Chlorine; halogenated bleaching agents; or EDTA |
Formaldehyde; PCB; Glyoxal | Aquatic toxicity testing Recycled content |
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03/01/2001 |
| Paper (reprographic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (supercalendered) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (tablet) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paper (text) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Paperboard | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Reduced water and air emissions Waste reduction |
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None stated |
| Paperboard (industrial) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable content | |
06/22/88 |
| Paperboard (industrial) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable content | |
06/22/88 |
| Paperboard (laminated) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Paperboard (laminated) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Paper, Alternative Fiber Papers | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | Chlorine | Locally grown and processed Recycled content Tree free |
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05/01/98 |
| Paper, Copy Paper | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | Chlorine | Lightest basis weight Office practices Recycled content |
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10/01/98 |
| Printed Material (paper) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Halogen-based resins Prohibitive (metal material) Hot-melt adhesives UV ink forming ink Gold/silver/pearl ink India paper (thin printing paper - 20~40 g/square meter) 3D printed matters Aromatic supplements Special bindings such as vinyl coating or varnishing |
None stated | destruction of ecosystem Discharge of hazardous material Discharge of water pollutant Emissions of ozone layer depleting substances Emssions of atmospheric pollutant Greenhouse gas emission Life-cycle considerations including: Resource consumption Noise reduction Other environmental impacts Recyclable Waste disposal |
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11/17/01 | |
| Printing and Writing Paper | USA - Chlorine Free Products Association info@chlorinefreeproducts.org | |
products standards not yet available online | None stated | None stated | None stated | |
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| Printing and Writing Paper | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Emissions Energy use Lifecycle considerations Packaging Recycled content Safety and performance standards Toxicity |
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06/01/98 |
| Printing and Writing Papers | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | Bleaches (including chlorine) Coatings |
Production process Recycled content |
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11/1999 |
| Printing Paper | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
None stated | Fluorescent whitening agents | Packaging Process and production method Recycled content |
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10/01/2001 | |
| Printing Paper | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
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Alkylphenolethoxylates (APEO) Chlorine gas in the bleaching process Biocidal substances |
Residual monomers Acrylamide EDTA/DTPA Emissions of: AOX COD Phosphorous Sulfur and NOx Carbon dioxide emissions |
None stated | |
12/3/1999 |
| Printing Paper (uncoated mechanical) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Emissions Energy use Lifecycle considerations Packaging Recycled content Safety and performance standards Toxicity Waste management |
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06/01/98 |
| Pulp | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Reduced water and air emissions Waste reduction |
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None stated |
| Shipping Tags | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
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None stated | Greenhouse gas emissions Sulfur dioxide |
Energy use Recycled content Toxicity Waste management |
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| Stationery | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Fluorescent whitening agents | Fluorescent whitening agents | Packaging Recycled content |
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05/01/2001 | |
| Stationery | Japan - Green Purchasing Network Web site | |
None stated | Resin Treatment | High percentage of recycled materials Low whiteness Level Recyclability Required information on the use of PVC's Reusability |
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08/05/98 | |
| Tags | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Tickets | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Wrapping Paper | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
None stated | Fluorescent whitening agents | Packaging Process and production method Recycled content |
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02/01/2001 | |