• Paper production continues to come into conflict with indigenous and other communities around the world, over land rights, culture, human health and livelihoods.
The report details how the industry is starting to respond, but there is critical need for improvement across the board. For instance, while companies are increasingly embracing chain-of-custody certification, unsustainable forestry practices still prevail. Recycled paper usage is increasing, but improvements in paper recovery and investments in infrastructure are needed. Companies are getting savvier about reducing paper use, but heavy paper-consuming sectors continue to drastically over-consume. And, though there is emphasis on reducing chlorine bleach and toxic emissions, the paper industry overall has not embraced the best practices.
- People:
- Joshua Martin
- Places:
- Asheville, N.C.
- U.S.