U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption Drops 5% in 2011  
Source:  American Forest & Paper Association, January 20, 2012

According to the December 2011 Recovered Paper Monthly Report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.3 million tons, 7.5% lower than December of last year, and 3% lower than November 2011. Decreases compared to last month were observed across most grades of recovered paper except Pulp Substitutes and High Grade Deinking, which recorded small gains...

Domtar's 'PAPERbecause' Print Campaign Touts Paper's
Value and Sustainability
Source:  Domtar Corporation, January 23, 2012

Domtar Corporation is extending its award-winning PAPERbecause campaign with a series of new print ads that show why paper still plays a vital role in everything from today's business meetings to educating tomorrow's business leaders...

U.S. Postal Service Launches '2nd Ounce Free' for Commercial Mailers
Source:  U.S. Postal Service, January 25, 2012

High-volume commercial mailers spoke, and the Postal Service listened. Effective this week, businesses mailing First-Class Mail automation, presort letters using "2nd Ounce Free" pricing can mail letters weighing up to 2 ounces at the 1-ounce postage rate. 2nd Ounce Free pricing will provide these customers with greater value from their transaction mailings by letting them include an additional ounce that can be used for operational or marketing purposes at no additional cost...

Finch Paper's New G7 Certified Expert Offers Unique Knowledge
Source:  Finch Paper, January 23, 2012

Finch Paper customers are looking to the company's newest G7 Expert, Mary Schilling, to provide value-add G7 services for color management, process and quality control for electrophotography (EP), lithography, and high-speed inkjet printing equipment. Schilling works with the Finch digital team to analyze color, ink/toner, machinery, paper, and other print-related issues to bring systems into compliance with clients' preferred processes, including the G7 methodology...