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Science has spoken: Cascades Fine Papers has a small environmental footprint Featured

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We are pleased to introduce you the results of our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Third-party validated to ensure transparency and adherence to rigorous standards, it measures the environmental impact of Cascades' fine papers in comparison to the North American industry average. The science has spoken and the results are impressive: Rolland Enviro100 has the smallest environmental footprint, followed by Rolland Opaque50 which has a smaller footprint than the average for virgin and 100% recycled papers.

  

altWith supporting evidence, this comparative LCA demonstrates that Rolland Enviro100 and Rolland Opaque50 each have a much smaller impact, 68% and 46% respectively, as compared to the generic North American papers. These outstanding results are primarily due to the types of energy used, biogas and hydroelectricity, as well as the use of recycled fibers. Generated from landfill waste decomposition, biogas is a local and renewable energy that serves 93% of the thermal energy needs for Cascades' Rolland Mill.

 

An LCA breaks through the confusion surrounding green certifications and claims and curbs "greenwashing" by providing comprehensive, quantifiable and rigorous results.

It is a scientific method that assesses the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle. Specifically, for each component of the product under evaluation, its environmental impact is quantified and then aggregated to yield a final result demonstrating the potential damages to Human Health, Ecosystems, Non-Renewable Resources and Climate Change.

Please take a few minutes to watch the Video below.

Cascades is proud to share the results of its LCA , available at www.cascades.com/papers.

 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your

Cascades Fine Papers Group Sales Representative.

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Cascades' small environmental footprint is impressive. But don't take our word on it. We are proud to share the results. CascadesFinePapers