Paper
Versatile paper
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Paper doesn’t leave a trace
• Using paper and wood allows you to reduce the
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consumption of non-renewable materials
Emissions-free bioenergy is produced during
product manufacturing
Recycling ensures that the fibres have an extended
lifespan as new products
Fibres can be used as a source of bioenergy at the
end of their lifespan
Renewable wood is a clean, local raw material that
will also be available in the future
Products produced from wood and its fibres are
environmentally friendly and recyclable, thus representing
sustainable development at its best
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Recyclable paper and fibres have an extended
lifespan as new products
In comparison to many countries,
paper recycling in Finland works
very well. Fibres can be recycled
five to seven times in various
paper products.
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1 m³ of wood produces tissue papers for 12 Finns for
one year or more than 10,000 milk cartons
One large timber tree or
the trees from a tennis
court-sized thinning area
produce one cubic metre
of wood.
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A climate action
We have to reduce the use of non-renewable
natural resources and carbon dioxide emissions that
are warming up the climate.
Easy climate actions:
1. Choose a product packaged in paperboard or
paper
2. Recycle the paper and packaging that you use
3. Use wood when you build or decorate
4. Use paper and paperboard instead of nonrenewable materials
5. Use only what you need
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You can use paper with a clear conscience just make sure you only use what you need and
remember to recycle.
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Growing wood stores atmospheric carbon dioxide
Only sun, water and nutrients are needed
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A carbon footprint tells how much greenhouse gases
are produced during the lifecycle of a product
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Paper is a versatile product
• The interface for a book or magazine always
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guaranteed to work, also from the environmental
standpoint
A package of fibre is always new and clean and
manufactured for a specific purpose
Paper is clean and safe material for household and
hygiene products
Cooking and baking paper reduces the use of
grease and dishwashing
Other uses of paper include surface and
background papers for stickers, labels and various
filter and insulating papers
Digital printing opens up new opportunities for
printed communication
So, what else could we do
with paper?
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The bioeconomy of the future will be based on
sustainable use of renewable materials
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All parts of wood are carefully utilised for the most
appropriate purpose
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The global average for paper consumption is
approximately 55 kg of paper per person per year
Russia
Rest of Europe
North America
341million people
Paper consumption 260 kg/person
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Africa
Latin America
588
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988
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140
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Asia
4080
40
Oceania
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151