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| 1.0 Raw Materials | |
| Does the paper contain virgin fibre? | Yes, go to question 1.1 |
| No, go to question 1.2 | |
| 1.1 Virgin Content | |
| What percentage of the fibre is virgin? |
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| What is the country (ies) of origin?: | |
| Please attach confirmation that the forest owners involved support the principles of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or similar concepts. |
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| 1.2 Recycled Fibre: Please split into: | |
| Pre-Consumer waste (recycled after converting, but before final use. NB: Mill waste (Broke) is excluded): |
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| Post-Consumer waste (recycled after use for final intended purpose): |
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| In which country is the recycled fibre produced?: | |
| Is there any recycling standard for this specific paper? |
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| 2.0 Production | |
| Please indicate whether the mill has been accredited with any of the following environmental standards: |
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| Has the paper been awarded | |
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| Is the pulp: |
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| 3.0 Energy Usage and Emissions to Air | |
| Does the paper / pulp-mill use fossil fuel? |
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| If so, what percentage? |
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| Does the paper / pulp-mill use CHP (Combined Heat and Power)? |
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| Does the paper / pulp-mill have "flue-scrubbers" installed to clean gaseous emissions? |
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