G F Smith have a range of sustainable papers, all with different varying levels of sustainability. On their website they even have the ability to filter for different kinds of 'paper conscious-ness'.
Their most popular environmentally friendly paper stock is definitely Extract.
"Extract is a pioneering paper inspired by our environment. It is a dynamic combination of chemistry and artistry that takes disposable paper coffee cups destined for landfill and transforms them into beautiful paper. With ten colours drawn directly from nature, the product is the result of a unique collaboration between consumer, recycler and papermaker. Using CupCyclingTM technology, we are taking 90% of the waste from each cup and converting it back into FSC certified paper fibre. This means every sheet of Extract in 380gsm paper contains at least five upcycled coffee cups. The remaining 10% of waste - which is plastic - will become something else entirely. It is a zero waste process, so the more Extract that gets used, the fewer cups go to landfill or incineration."
I really like the possibilities of using this stock, especially as it has a range of 10 colours to choose from. I think that I want to use a mixture of two papers within my magazine (one for the larger pages and one for the smaller type specimen). So it could be that I end up using one of the coloured papers for my type specimen.
Another option is Neenah Environment.
"With a minimum of 30% post consumer fibres and sustainable raw materials, it is no wonder that Neenah Environment papers are FSC, Green-e and Green Seal certified. Manufactured by the Neenah paper mill in Wisconsin, 90% of the water used in the process is returned to the Fox River. With various environmental and recycling initiatives, one of the oldest paper mills in America is ensuring the future of production with sustainability is at the core."
This stock has a range of 7 more natural colours, some with beautiful speckled textures.
Another option that I found via G F Smith's Instagram is Mohawk Options.
"For those that need the tactility of an uncoated stock with the print performance of a coated paper, Mohawk Options is the answer. This stunning premium 100% recycled grade white paper uses Inxwell, a treatment developed by Mohawk that is applied to the paper during the ‘wet state’ of the manufacturing process to give an outstanding degree of ink density and superbly sharp detail. Mohawk Options has an exceptionally high opacity. It is an FSC certified paper with tremendous versatility, giving outstanding results on offset, heatset, waterless and digital presses."
I really like the sound of the 'tactility' of this uncoated stock. I don't think that I want my publication to have that 'glossy magazine' style to it, as that won't read as sustainably conscious. This paper stock is available in smooth or vellum and I think that vellum is slightly more textured - so I'm going to compare the two when I order samples.
There is also Accent Antique.
"Originally developed by G . F Smith to meet a single client's bespoke request, Accent Antique was a pioneering paper that had an immediate impact on the home craft and cards market, and for good reason. Launched in 1997, the paper has a matt appearance and is soft to the touch, with a delicate natural texture on both sides (created by one of two specially designed rollers) that picks up a high degree of print detail. It is acid-free, FSC certified and suitable for HP Indigo digital presses."
This stock is available in 4 different variants however only one is 100% PCW (Post Consumer Waste)
Finally, Gmund Bier.
"This remarkable paper from the Gmund mill is made using elemental chlorine-free pulp and spent brewer's grain. The names of the collection belie their origins: Lager, Pils and Ale are just three of the options. The gentle flecking of brewer's grain creates a unique surface with just a hint of texture. The range is FSC certified and performs well across all the primary print processes. Family owned since 1904, but with an ancestry extending as far back as 1829, the Gmund mill gets up to 75% of its electrical current using regenerative energy."
I really like the idea of the textural element within this stock although I am going to have to keep in mind that I want a thinner weight - not too 'card' like. This stock is available in 5 different colours.
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