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The Forest Stewardship Council is the only certification system that requires a consensus solution when conflicts arise between logging companies and indigenous communities.

Paper accounts for nearly 40% of the waste stream.

More than 140 publishers, including many of the world's largest, have strong environmental policies.

On average, it is estimated that the U.S. book industry uses less than 10% recycled fiber for its paper.

On average, it is estimated that the U.S. newsprint sector has a 35% recycled fiber use-rate.

Globally, over 40% of the industrial wood harvest is used to make paper.

Deforestation accounts for 25% of human caused C02 emissions.

When the goals set forth in the Book Industry Treatise on Responsible paper use are realized over 5 million trees will be preserved each year.

In 2006, an Opinion Research Corporation poll revealed that 80% of readers are willing to pay more for books printed on recycled and environmentally responsible paper.

Over the course of its lifecycle, postconsumer recycled fiber requires 30-40% less energy than virgin fiber.

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Book Industry Treatise on Responsible Paper Use

The Treatise on Responsible Paper Use sets attainable and measurable goals for improving the social and ecological footprint of the book industry. It was developed over a five-month period with the perspective and participation of publishers, mills, printers, merchants, and others.

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Treatise Leadership Council

A Leadership Council is guiding the Treatise implementation process and will oversee future content revisions. The current Council consists of:

Participation by others is welcomed.