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  News — August 2007

A Changing Climate for
   Paper and Print

Xerox Unveils Paper that
   Uses Less Trees

Harry Potter Claims Greenest
   Book in Publishing History

Australia’s Carbon Trading
   Scheme Kicks Off

Making Wood Part of a
   Sustainable Future

Canberra Rejects Productivity
   Commission’s Waste Finding

China’s Paper Recycling

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A Changing Climate for Paper and Print
An underlying truism, which most in the industry understand, is that growing trees actually is a good thing for the environment. Written by Tony Duncan and first published in the March 2007 issue of Proprint Magazine, this article highlights the often-misunderstood ‘green’ nature of paper. More...

 

Xerox Unveils Paper that Uses Less Trees
Scientists have produced a unique lightweight paper for digital printing that uses half the amount of trees as traditional paper. More...

 

Harry Potter Claims Greenest Book in Publishing History
The release of J.K Rowling’s latest instalment in the Harry Potter series is considered to be the most environmentally friendly in publishing history. More...

 

Australia’s Carbon Trading Scheme Kicks Off
Australia’s first emission trading platform was launched on 23 July 2007, providing the tools for Australian business to meet the challenge of a carbon-constrained future. More...

 

Making Wood Part of a Sustainable Future
New Zealand Forestry Minister Jim Anderton has announced a sustainable buildings programme favouring wood. More...

 

Canberra Rejects Productivity Commission’s Waste Finding
The Federal Government has rejected the Productivity Commission’s recommendation that waste management policy should not be used to promote resource efficiency. More...

 

China’s Paper Recycling
According to a recent study, China’s booming recycling industry is providing a strong market for wastepaper that mostly comes from the United States and Europe. More...

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