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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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.
Three Steps to Ensure Accurate Paper Reduction Messaging
The best way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with paper use is to reduce the use of paper. Many organisations actively work to reduce paper waste, and some promote paper reduction with customers by giving them the option to communicate through...
The “Holy Grail” of Directories for North America’s Best Environmental Papers
As a growing number of manufacturers seek to meet the growing market for environmental papers and packaging, Canopy launched its updated Ecopaper Database today. The much-anticipated 2017 iteration of this online resource features more than 450 printing and writing...
Better LCA, Better Decisions: New Product Category Rule Developed for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper
EMERYVILLE, CA, Jan 26, 2017 – An innovative Product Category Rule (PCR) specifying rules for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focused on wood and paper has been developed by the North American Environmental Paper Network (EPN), an independent not-for-profit coalition with...
