The United States is the largest market for paper products in the world and while we produce 90 million tons of paper each year we consume 100 million tons!  On top of that, approximately 25 percent of our annual timber harvest is used for paper.

There are currently 3 labels used to identify the different types of FSC certified paper.  The FSC Mixed Source label ensures that the wood pulp used in the paper came from an FSC certified forest, company controlled sources and/or recycled materials.  The FSC 100% Recycled label ensures that the paper is made from 100% post consumer recycled wood fiber as defined by FSC standards.  Lastly, the FSC 100% Virgin Fiber label ensures that the paper is made from sustainable forests that comply with the environmental and social standards of the FSC.

As with other wood products, FSC certified paper follows through Chain-of-Custody certified forests or pulp providers, mills, distributors and finally certified printers.

We want to expand this list!  If you are a printer, retailer or distributor of FSC paper or printing services and would like to be included in this list, please contact us .

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