We are determined to make G-Print the most environmentally friendly choice among coated paper in Europe. One step on the way is a total stop of emissions of fossil CO2 from the production process. But our environmental programme includes another 38 steps. Some we have already taken.
Take a look at how the work proceeds, step by step…
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Eco-management system under ISO 14001
We have been certified according to the international standard for eco-management, ISO 14001, since 1997.
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Reduced number of approved chemicals with 20%
Since 2004 we have been working to reduce the total amount of chemicals at Grycksbo Paper. Our main target has been to reduce the ones with the highest impact on environment and working conditions. This work has been approached in various ways. One is in the form of an environmental target during 2005-2006.
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Reduced wastewater volume by 50% since 1995
The amount of water that is available for each and everyone upon this earth has been reduced by 40 % since 1970. In Europe the industry accounts for an average of 54 % of the water consumption, agriculture for 26 % and households for 20 %. In 1995 Grycksbo Paper consumed 13,3 m3 of water to produce one tonne of paper. In 2007 the volume was down to 7,3 m3.
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Participating in the Swedish Programme for Energy Efficiency (PFE)
On 1 January 2005, the Programme for Improving Energy Efficiency Act (2004:1196) came into force. The programme is intended to increase energy efficiency and create opportunities for tax exemption. Grycksbo Paper has taken part in the programme from its very start.
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Energy management system under SS-62 77 50
An energy management system makes it easier for us to check our energy use and ensure that our energy consumption is more consciously planned and structured. A more efficient use of energy is also good for the environment, in form of reduced negative impact on the environment.
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Chain-of-Custody under FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) since 2006
Chain-of-Custody is a verified system to show that the wood / pulp used to produce our products comes from well-managed forests.
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Implementation of The Natural Step – sustainability training for all employees
We are the first in the industry to take The Natural Step. We accelerate towards global sustainability by knowledge transfer.
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Eco-management system under EMAS
We are EMAS-registered since 1997 and annually communicate our environmental work through our environmental statement.
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Increased share of renewable raw materials in the product
A number of fossil raw materials has been substituted with organic materials.
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Biological water treatment of total wastewater volume since 1998
It is the same degrading process that takes place in the biological treatment phase that occurs in Lake Grycken. The process has consequently been moved inside the mill. This means that the degrading process can be carefully monitored using sufficient amounts of oxygen.
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