What we mean by "eco-friendly"
When we design, we draw inspiration from the beauty of our planet - that beauty is not just the trees and flowers, but also the friendships and stories of the people and creatures that inhabit it. Global warming is a threat to it all. For decades, that threat has seemed so far off, but the melting ice caps, the intense hurricanes and droughts, and the disappearing habitats are proof that this is a problem for our generation.
We believe that the solution must start with each one of us. By choosing Paper Culture, you start with a small act: selecting products made with 100% recycled paper and other eco-friendly materials. We then offset 100% of the carbon footprint of production. Finally, we plant a tree with every order and by doing so, actively make the planet better than before your purchase. Together, we’ve planted over 1,000,000 trees.
At the same time, we’re not naive. 1,000,000 trees is impactful, but it won’t solve the Climate Crisis. That’s where you come in. We hope that by delivering an amazing experience, we can inspire you to incorporate design & sustainability into other parts of your life - to share your stories and in turn inspire others. That’s how a single purchase becomes a pattern which becomes a movement. That’s how we solve the Climate Crisis.
Our sustainable practices
Eco-friendly Materials
Our cards are all printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper so new trees were cut down. Most cards are printed on 'virgin' fiber which means a tree was cut down . In addition, our other products are made from sustainable materials such as bamboo, recycled fabric, and FSC-certified wood.
Random fact: 100% recycled is not the same as 100% post-consumer recycled. A material can be 100% recycled but still require a new tree to be cut down by using excess materials from the newly axed tree, but post-consumer paper uses only material that has served its intended end use and would otherwise end up in a landfill or incinerator. Both are good, but 100% post-consumer is even better.
Carbon Neutral
As a company, Paper Culture offsets its carbon footprint as a CarbonFree™ Partner of CarbonFund.org.
Wind Power Generated
Well, this one is pretty simple – the paper was produced using wind power.
Certified B Corporation
This means that Paper Culture has joined the ranks of over 6000 businesses recognized for their commitment to community and being a force for good. Learn more by reading our official statement.
Tree Planting
This is the core of our mission. We plant a tree with every order placed and to date have planted over 1 million trees by working with partners such as the Arbor Day Foundation. You can learn more about our projects by checking out our Global Climate Partnerships.
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