EPN North America

EPN North America is an organizing hub for members of the Network who are based in the United States and Canada. The Steering Group of EPN North America are: Canopy, Climate for Ideas, Conservatree, Dogwood Alliance, Green America, Rainforest Action Network, Stand, and NRDC.
Learn more about the EPN North America staff and Steering Committee.
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Megan Byers on stopping unwanted phone books
Do you know how much money the public spends to manage phone books in the U.S.? Or how many trees are lost to make them? Hear from Megan Byers in this video on the many big impacts of unwanted phone books. Megan is the Associate for Policy, Programs, and Outreach at...
Brett Chamberlin on the impact of stopping our junk mail
Unwanted junk mail is more than a nuisance; it's the cause of a great deal of waste. Hear from Brett Chamberlin of The Story of Stuff Project about the many reasons we should opt out of junk mail. Brett runs the Catalog Choice program which helps individuals and large...
Root Solutions on behavioral science and promoting sustainable choices.
When we ask people to make sustainable choices, too often we're still asking in the wrong way. We're ignoring what motivates people to change their behaviors. Hear from Nya Van Leuvan and Lauren Highleyman of Root Solutions on why it's critical to bring behavioral...
Julian Dautremont-Smith on Campus Paper Saving
Many U.S. colleges and universities use millions of pieces of paper each year. There are big responsibilities and opportunities that go along with that. Hear from Julian Dautremont-Smith in this video on why campuses are a great place for paper saving and other...
Two New Reports Highlight Paper Saving Efforts and Benefits
We’ve got two new resources from the Environmental Paper Network this week to support efforts at reducing wasteful paper consumption. The first is our new Fact Sheet: Paper Saving Opportunities, Benefits, and Leaders. This update to our original paper saving fact...
Environmental Paper Network Launches Extensive Update to its Paper Calculator
Popular environmental impact estimator aims to drive innovation in paper use and purchasing Asheville, NC - An improved web-based Paper Calculator, launched today by the Environmental Paper Network-North America, will provide tens of thousands of annual users with new...
Environmental Paper Network Launches Extensive Update to its Paper Calculator
Popular environmental impact estimator aims to drive innovation in paper use and purchasing An improved web-based Paper Calculator, launched today by the Environmental Paper Network-North America, will provide tens of thousands of annual users with new information and...
Beth Porter on why we should Skip the Slip
Have you heard how many trees and how much water are used to make paper receipts in the U.S.? Or the health dangers and waste that go along with paper receipts? Hear from Beth Porter in this video on the many reasons why we should Skip the Slip. Beth is the Climate...
This Gift Cuts Clutter, Trims Toxics, and Saves Forests
We have a present for you, one we hope you will love and share. Our partners in cutting paper waste, including the Story of Stuff, the Product Stewardship Institute, Green America, the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and Root...
Fashion Pioneer Stella McCartney Shares New Study on the Impacts of 10 Sources for Manmade Cellulose Fiber
New study reveals lighter environmental footprint for fibres sourced from flax and recycled clothing.