As we have grown over the years more and more of our customers are requesting environmentally friendly papers. One of largest and most prominent organizations ensuring the conservation and responsible tree growth is the Forest Stewardship Council - FSC. The council tracks and manages forests, milling, and manufacturing processes. From a seedling to a sheet of paper FSC is there to guarantee that their procedures are effective and long lasting.

FSC certified paper can bring a natural look and feel to your next book or marketing collateral; many paper mills have begun to obtain their FSC certifications as they are finding the marketplace is demanding more eco-friendly alternatives. Neenah, Gilbert, and Fox River and just a few mills that have noticed the shift. The stock is also very easy to print on commercial offset presses and digital presses alike.

However, to every up there must be a down. Since the cost of obtaining an initial review and annual audits for FSC re-certification it is quite costly for a printer to absorb. These costs unfortunately are passed along to the customer. FSC certified paper could increase the cost up to 20% from a noncertified recycled stock. Depending on the project, client, budget, and message being relayed FSC stock may or may not be best choice. Visit the following link to learn more about the Forest Stewardship Council: www.fscus.org