by Peter Gerhardt | Apr 16, 2019 | Reducing Consumption
Paper packaging is the main driver of the persistently high paper consumption in Germany, and around the world. The majority is used to support the booming online retail sector. In 2017, for example, almost half of German paper consumption was for packaging (9.9...
by Sergio Baffoni | Mar 1, 2019 | Reducing Consumption, Responsible Virgin Fibre
At a time when forest protection to fight climate change is a clear and critical opportunity, we are seeing plans and investments for quite the opposite. After over two years of stagnation, the virgin pulp industry is booming. The list that follows below, highlights...
by Anne Pernick | Oct 9, 2018 | EPN-North America, Reducing Consumption
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...
by Anne Pernick | Oct 2, 2018 | EPN-North America, Reducing Consumption
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...
by Anne Pernick | Sep 24, 2018 | EPN-North America, Reducing Consumption
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...
by Anne Pernick | Aug 16, 2018 | EPN-North America, Reducing Consumption
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...
