Two Sides North America

Happy Thanksgiving to all our members and friends! Here's to hoping for a seat at the kid's table! #happythanksgiving #thanks #grateful #gratitude

The Canadian paper and forest products industry has demonstrated solid and continuous environmental improvement. Since the early 1990s, the Canadian forest sector has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 70%. Learn more #paperfacts! https://lnkd.in/ghEtUQKm #canadaforests #paper #forestry

A study by Two Sides North America and global research firm Censuswide found that 65% of American consumers who have seen anti-paper greenwashing messages from their service providers were influenced to switch from paper bills and statements to electronic communication. Companies that make these types of unsubstantiated environmental claims not only mislead consumers, they pose a serious threat to the economic security of more than 2 million men and women in the North American paper, printing and mailing sector whose livelihoods depend on paper. https://lnkd.in/gWeSqUjr #paperfacts #greenwashing #antigreenwashing

Results from a survey to understand changing consumer preferences, perceptions and attitudes toward print, paper, and paper-based packaging found that 50% of consumers prefer reading print on paper. Get more #paperfacts and request your copy of our U.S. Trend Tracker Survey. https://lnkd.in/gPAr2RvB #trendtracker #reading #printedbooks #book

Look what we found! These cute, sustainable to-go containers and bags from a popular store and all made from paper! We’ll be using these paper alternatives to plastic containers and glass dishes (that you will otherwise never see again) to send leftovers home with loved ones. So don’t forget to grab paper containers and bags when you make that last-minute run to the store for something you forgot. #GoPapertarian

A comprehensive study by the Interdisciplinary Reading Research Structure (ERI) at the Universitat de València (UV) found that reading for leisure on paper significantly enhances comprehension compared to reading through digital media. Read more about their study: https://lnkd.in/gazFQrW2

Watch our latest Two Minutes with Two Sides video with Jules Van Sant, Executive Director of Two Sides North America, to learn more about the critical balance between virgin and recycled fibers in paper production. https://lnkd.in/gp-gwyB4 #recycledfibers #paperfacts #paper #virginpaper #recycle #sustainable

Learn more about greenwashing with Jules Van Sant, Executive Director of Two Sides North America. Part 2 of our latest video discusses greenwashing's impact on the paper, print, and paper-based packaging industries. https://lnkd.in/g2DqncFG #paperfacts #greenwashing #antigreenwashing #paperindustry

The U.S. paper industry was among the first to take voluntary action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, U.S. paper companies had reduced GHG emissions per ton of product by 24.1% from a 2005 baseline. On average, renewable, carbon-neutral biomass supplied about 64% of the energy needs at U.S. pulp and paper mills. Learn more! https://lnkd.in/gVSaGH3t #paperfacts #paperindustry

Two Sides North America research indicates that 55% of consumers would prefer to buy from brands that remove plastic from their packaging. Moving to paper helps companies align with consumer demands and sustainability goals. For example, Dole estimates that switching to paper packaging for its smoothie bowl product line will eliminate 130 metric tons of plastic from its operations annually. https://lnkd.in/g8-dV5mW #paperpackaging #paperfacts #sustainability