Printing on recycled paper in most cases shows no noticeable difference than printing on standard first-time-round stock. You'll use the same amount of printer ink, the color is the same, and the sheets feed through just as easily. However, there are some considerations that you'll need to make in buying recycled paper that aren't immediately obvious. Do make the switch ... but inform yourself first!
Recycled paper can be re-bleached
Recycled paper can be re-bleached to give it exactly the same perfect white colour as 'new' paper - your printer cartridges will output exactly the same reliable colors that they always have. However, re-bleached paper is nowhere near as environmentally friendly as paper that comes straight off the recycling press. Perhaps keep some of each in stock for different printing purposes.
Tree-free paper is available
Bamboo and hemp both grow very quickly and with relatively little water or fertilizer needs compared to trees. You'll need to search a little further to find this far more environmentally friendly type of printer paper, though.
Bamboo and hemp both grow very quickly and with relatively little water or fertilizer needs compared to trees. You'll need to search a little further to find this far more environmentally friendly type of printer paper, though.
Some sizes are difficult to get
You may not be able to get A3, A5 or A2 recycled printer paper. Don't give up on recycled altogether just because you need to buy a different brand for the non-standard sizes, though!
You may not be able to get A3, A5 or A2 recycled printer paper. Don't give up on recycled altogether just because you need to buy a different brand for the non-standard sizes, though!
Watch for the 'Recyclable'-'Recycled' catch
The symbols for a product that is recycled, and a product that is 'recyclable' look very similar. Every single type of printer paper, no matter how many old growth forests go into it, can put the 'recyclable' logo on their paper. Don't be fooled!
Post-consumer content is better the pre-consumer
Look for higher percentages of post-consumer content to know that you’re doing your best for the environment. This paper has seen far more use already - you'll be helping create a market for much more environmentally friendly paper.
Look for green toner cartridges and printer ink to support your paper choice!
Look for printer ink that either utilizes recycled primary products, or from companies that will take back their cartridges for recycling.
Look for printer ink that either utilizes recycled primary products, or from companies that will take back their cartridges for recycling.
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