Recycled paper in companies: When does it make sense?

Recycled paper is suitable for many office applications and is a sensible lever for more sustainable procurement, especially with regular paper consumption.

The German Environment Agency recommends recycled paper as an environmentally friendly choice and refers to the Blue Angel as a guide. Source: Umweltbundesamt – Recycling paper is good for the environment.

Suitable areas of application

• internal printouts and copies
• administrative documents
• schools and educational institutions
• drafts, lists and concepts
• regular standard prints

Check quality and whiteness

Recycled paper is available in various degrees of whiteness and qualities. For internal documents, less white paper is often sufficient. For external communication, a higher quality grade may be appropriate depending on the requirements.

Suitable products

Suitable examples include STEINBEIS No.1 Classic White, Steinbeis No.4 Evolution White, Nautilus ProCycle and Saveco Orange Label.

Conclusion

Recycled paper is particularly useful for internal and regular applications. You can find more information on Paper and Copy Paper and Sustainable Procurement.