Sustainable Materials

Recycled papers, stocks, certifications and the materials that make print sustainable.

Types of paper for printing: a practical guide

Coated and uncoated, text and cover, recycled, cotton, kraft, seed and stone paper: what each type of printing paper suits and which is most sustainable.

October 20, 2026

4 min read

Sustainable Materials

Paper weight guide: pounds, gsm and points explained

What paper weights mean, a conversion chart for text, bond and cover stock, a cardstock weight guide and the right weight for each job.

October 20, 2026

4 min read

Sustainable Materials

What FSC certified means for paper and print

FSC certification tracks paper fiber from the forest to the printer. This guide explains the three FSC labels, chain of custody, and why FSC works best alongside recycled content.

October 20, 2026

5 min read

Sustainable Materials

Post-consumer recycled paper: what PCW means

A plain guide to post-consumer recycled paper: what PCW means, how to read the percentages on a paper label and how to ask for it on a quote.

October 20, 2026

5 min read

Sustainable Materials

Is paper biodegradable? Compostable and recyclable paper explained

Plain paper is biodegradable, but coatings, laminates and some inks change that. This guide explains biodegradable, compostable and recyclable paper, and how to choose.

October 20, 2026

5 min read

Sustainable Materials

Stone paper explained: how it prints and where it fits

How stone paper is made, why it suits labels, stickers, menus and outdoor pieces, and where recycled paper is still the better choice.

October 20, 2026

5 min read

Sustainable Materials

Recycled paper printing and how to get it right

What changes when a job is printed on recycled paper and what does not: reading a paper spec, choosing inks, digital against offset, and designing a file that prints well with less waste.

November 23, 2024

8 min read

Sustainable Materials

Best recycled printer paper, copy paper and card stock

A plain guide to recycled printer paper, copy paper and card stock: what post-consumer content means, which weights suit which jobs, and how recycled and unbleached sheets behave in a printer.

September 4, 2024

8 min read

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