Paper Weight
posted 1st November 2000

Conservatree's Web site contains a wealth of information on recycled, tree-free, and chlorine-free papers. Use the site to learn about papermaking, the environmental issues associated with paper, reducing paper usage and waste, and to choose which paper works for your needs. Conservatree's Guide to Environmentally Sound Printing and Writing Papers. The paper guide section also includes: mill contacts to determine distribution in specific geographic areas; description of specific printing and writing grades and what they're commonly used for; suggestions of paper grades appropriate for specific projects; trends apparent in the current compilation of papers compared to previous years. A slightly confusing pop-up-screen table allows users to select from paper type desired (coated, matte, envelopes, etc.) or mill contacts. The online guide also discusses trends and changes in the recycled/tree-free paper world, which may help in understanding pricing and availability issues. Its for US, but its a start.