FAQs
What is post-consumer recovered fiber?
Post-consumer fiber is recovered fiber that has been successfully used by a consumer for its intended purpose, has been successfully recovered through a waste collection or recycling program, and is once again being utilized as material used in making a new product.
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/glossary.htm
What is a Certified Sustainable Forest?
A certified sustainable forest integrates the reforestation, nurturing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality, enhancing forest health and productivity to protect forests from uncharacteristic and economically or environmentally undesirable wildfire, pests, diseases and other damaging agents.
http://www.sfiprogram.org/files/pdf/sfi-standard-2005-2009-sept%2008%20update.pdf
What are EPA CPG requirements?
The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste. Buying recycled-content products ensures that the materials collected in recycling programs will be used again in the manufacture of new products.
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/
“Environmentally preferable products" are defined by the EPA as products that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose. Multiple attributes may be considered when purchasing environmentally preferable products, including energy use, conservation of resources and others. Items designated in the CPG reflect one attribute, recycled content, although some products can address other attributes as well.
http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/about/faq.htm#d
What is the difference between “recycled content” and “post-consumer content”?
A recycled-content product is an item that contains recovered materials. Recovered materials are wastes that have been diverted from conventional disposal such as landfills for another use. Recovered materials include both pre-consumer and post-consumer wastes.
Post-consumer material is an end product that has completed its life cycle as a consumer item and would otherwise have been disposed of as a solid waste. Post-consumer materials include recyclables collected in commercial and residential recycling programs, such as office paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastics and metals.
http://www.eco-approved.org/definitions/index.html
When referring to Caremail® Recycled Boxes, what does 32# ECT mean?
ECT – Edge Crush Test – measures the stacking strength of a box in pounds per square inch, showing how much force is necessary to crush the box. For example, a 32# ECT box can withstand a force of 32 pounds per square inch before crushing.
http://www.boxquest.com/umb08/cheap-moving-supplies/corrugated-cardboard-boxes.htm
What does it mean to be SFI certified?
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) label is a sign you are buying wood and paper products from a responsible source, backed by a rigorous, third-party certification audit. The SFI 2010-2014 Standard is based on principles and measures that promote sustainable forest management and consider all forest values. It includes unique fiber sourcing requirements to promote responsible forest management on all forest lands in North America.
http://www.sfiprogram.org/
How much postage do I need to put on Rugged Mailers?
To receive a proper postage amount for Rugged Mailers, check with your local Post Office.
http://usps.whitepages.com/post_office