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recycled invitations

Today it's easier than ever to be earth-friendly and still sophisticated when choosing materials for wedding invitations. Minimizing the amount of virgin paper used and selecting recycled paper is one way to show concern for the environment, and there are beautiful, stylish choices available. It's not just earth-tones and twigs anymore.

Using one ton of 100% recycled paper saves 4,100 kWh of energy -- enough to power the average home for six months -- and 7,000 gallons of water. It also removes more than 60 pounds of pollution from the air and saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, especially important as many landfills near capacity. That one ton of recycled paper spares about 17 trees.

And now that studies have shown today’s recycled paper products are comparable to conventional products in quality, performance, and cost, the case for buying recycled is stronger than ever. To help expand this market while meeting your needs and budget, here are three things to look for when choosing eco friendly invitations:

(PCC) High levels of Post Consumer Content (ideally 100%), which means they are manufactured from actual reclaimed fibers.

(FSC) Forest Stewardship Council certification, which assures that the fibers were harvested responsibly.

(PCF) Processed Chlorine Free. A bleaching process that is less harmful to the environment.

Below are some links that will direct you to vendors that offer 100% recycled invitations and much more.Enjoy.

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