Greening Graphic Design - The Graphic Design: Reference and Specification - page 154

distributor

forest

timber
company

pulping
mill

distributor

Links in the suppLy Chain of paper

distributor

de - inking

paper
mill

distributor

landfill distributor

recycle

printer

bindery

In the case of larger companies and integrated mills, many of the following steps may come under the umbrella of one company.
However, in some cases there can be up to ten different companies involved in the supply chain of print production.

s u s ta i n a b l e vo c a b u l a ry
Understanding the relevant terms can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks to adopting
sustainable practices. The following are some of the most common terms that designers
will encounter when specing paper and reading about sustainability issues.

Agricultural Fibers are harvested from tree-free organic sources that are grown specifically
for use in paper production; often bears the Tree Free label.

Agricultural Residues are fibers recovered from annual crops usually planted as food crops
or for commercial use (such as corn, sugar cane, and wheat) that is used to make paper.
The use of these fibers is usually limited to areas where crops are grown locally.

Carbon Dioxide is a heavy, colorless, odorless gas that results from the combustion of
carbon found in organic materials. Carbon dioxide is the gas most closely associated with
global climate change.