Hosted by Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper UK, sustainability managers from PEFC™, WWF, WWT, HP and Mondi will present at the Green Event. Topic highlights include: sustainability in the paper and printing industries, current climate change issues, and Mondi’s active environmental projects.

Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper (UFP), a business unit of the international packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi Group, will host the 2nd annual “Green Event” at the WWT Wetland Centre in Barnes, London, UK, on October 24th 2012. Guest speakers include representatives from WWF, PEFC®, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), HP and Mondi’s Sustainable Development team. The event is free to attend but places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

“Sustainable paper making is a core part of Mondi’s business strategy,” said Johannes Klumpp, Marketing and Sales Director for Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper. He added, “All Mondi UFP mills are certified FSC®, PEFC™, EU Ecolabel, IS0 14001 and ISO 9001. These third party certifications underscore Mondi’s commitment to responsible forestry and resource management such as reduced water and energy usage, fewer emissions to air and water, and less waste to landfill.”

Among the list of experts present, Peter Gardiner, Mondi’s Natural Resources Manager will give an update on Mondi’s wetland conservation and rehabilitation projects and new and or upcoming environmental initiatives.

Green Event guests will also have an opportunity to explore Mondi’s Green Range of eco-conscious papers. All Mondi-branded papers now meet Green Range criteria and are FSC® or PEFC™ certified, or 100% recycled, or TCF [Totally Chlorine Free].

To reserve a place at Mondi’s Green Event, please register at www.mondigroup.com/GreenEventUK. All attendees will be entered into a prize draw that will take place at the Green Event. The 1st prize is a mountain bike.