Earth Greetings Cards and Wrapping Paper
100% recycled paper and eco friendly ink
Reviewed by Jo on 24 October 2008
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Greetings cards and wrapping paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and earth friendly vegetable based inks with designs and patterns inspired by nature and the Australian environment. The range includes blank greetings cards, gift cards, swing tags, bookmarks, Christmas and general gift wrapping paper as well as Christmas cards.
 | Made from recycled materials |
| Minimises the use of pesticides / fertilizers |
 | Fairtrade |
| Aussie made |
| Sustainable |
| Minimises chemical use |
| Lifecycle impacts considered |
Options
All cards, bookmarks and wrapping paper is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, all come with 100% post consumer recycled (brown unbleached) envelopes.
Greetings cards (Dreamscapes range). A variety of blank cards (examples of styles are shown below). Size 105x215mm. Cost - RRP $4.50 each.
Greetings cards (Nouveau Nature range). A variety of blank cards (examples of styles are shown below). Size 105x215mm. Cost - RRP $4.50 each.
Christmas cards (Peace on Earth range) in packs of 10 (5 designs, 2 of each design). Size 155x110mm, blank inside. When packs are sold a tree is planted through a donation to the Trees for Life organisation. Cost - RRP $14.95.
Gift cards and other
Gift cards (Dreamscapes and Nouveau Nature range) 100% post-consumer recycled paper, in 70% recycled envelopes. Size 95x95mm. Cost RRP - $2.95 each.
Mini swing tags (Dreamscapes range). Uniquely folded and slotted, so no need for an enveloped. Size 95x50mm. Cost RRP - $1.95 each.
Bookmarks (Dreamscapes range) folded lengthways to hook over the page of your book without falling out. Size 53x210mm. RRP - $3.95each.
Wrapping paper (Dreamscapes, Nouveua Nature and Peace on Earth ranges). Available in flat sheets or folded. Size 500x700mm. Cost RRP - $4.50 per sheet.
Christmas gift tags. Tied with unbleached hemp string ties. Size 50x95mm. Cost RRP - $2.50 each.
Where to buy
The range can be purchased through a range of stockists or online through companies such as The Dharma Door.
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Raw
material - 100% post consumer recycled paper. Vegetable based inks. Unbleached hemp string. |
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Manufacturing
– Paper stock is 100% post consumer waste made by Dalum Papir in Denmark which has the following Environmental Accreditations: ISO14001, EMAS, Nordic Swan, NAPM (UK) and Blue Angel (Germany). The paper production process recycles water and damaging chemicals are avoided. Printing is undertaken in Australia at Finsbury Green, Australia's first carbon neutral printer. The environmental protection measures used in the printing process include water use minimization, digital to plate printing (which uses less chemicals, energy and waste), the use of vegetable based inks made from soy and linseed oil (an alternative to mineral oil based inks), recycling or reuse of waste, low chemical and solvent usage and energy efficient production. Isopropyl alcohol used in fountain solutions is the industry's chief source of greenhouse gas emissions and is used by most printers in Australia. Finsbury Green in 100% alcohol free. Chemical and solvent usage has been reduced by 90% and a chemical recovery system filters and recycles used washup solution from presses. At the Earth Greetings Office, in addition to general office environmental management (recycling of waste, toners, energy efficient lightbulbs etc) hot water is created through solar power and solar panels have been installed to supply electricity, supplemented by 100% accredited Green Power. Native trees and shrubs have been planted outside the office area. Remaining emissions from transport and embedded energy in the office is offset through Carbon Neutral by planting native trees. |
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Distribution – Paper is manufactured in Denmark, and is shipped to Australia for printing in South Australia. Products are delivered to wholesalers throughout Australia in bulk via road freight. |
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Product
use – The products and envelopes are made from recycled paper and due to the nature of the product, reuse (except for wrapping paper) is generally not undertaken. |
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Waste
management – 100% post consumer recycled paper is used for all products. Most of the envelopes are also 100% recycled unbleached paper, those that aren't are made from 70% recycled paper. All of which minimise the amount of material headed to landfill. Packaging is 100% biodegradable and is kept to a minimum. Plastic is avoided. Cards are packaged or wholesale in 100% post consumer recycled paper bags and display stands are made from recycled cardboard. The products can be recycled through normal paper recycling facilities, or they are 100% biodegradable, and can be shredded and composted. Finsbury printers separates waste at source for recycling, including aluminium printing plates and containers, as well as pallets, packaging and office waste. At Dalum Papir, all residual products from the processing of used fibres are recycled e.g. as a raw material for making fertiliser, cement and energy. |