Resources

Paper Calculator Documentation

Learn more about the data sources, methods, and assumptions that power Paper Calculator™ Version 4.1.

Methodology Documents

• Full Methodology Report (v4.1)
  Comprehensive 70-page technical report detailing the Paper Calculator’s data sources, system boundaries, modeling assumptions, and life cycle assessment (LCA) methods.
  Download the Paper Calculator v4.1 Life Cycle Assessment Methodology Document (PDF)
• Methodology Summary (v4.1)
  Concise 3-page overview of the Paper Calculator’s methods, data inputs, and modeling assumptions for readers who need the key takeaways without the technical depth.
  Download the Paper Calculator v4.1 Methodology Summary (PDF)
• Version 4.1 Update Overview
  Brief summary of updates and data revisions from Version 4.0 to 4.1.
  Download the Paper Calculator V4.1 Summary of Updates (PDF)
• For additional supporting technical documentation, such as Product Category Rules (PCRs) and Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methodologies:
  • Download the PCR Module for Market Pulp and Paper (PDF)
  • Download the PCR Module for Roundwood (PDF)
  • Download the LCIA Methodology for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper PCRs (PDF)
• Paper Grade Descriptions and Common Product Application Examples: Paper-Types-4-1.pdf (PDF)

Tools for Paper Buyers

• Environmental Paper Network Paper Steps – A guide to quantify environmentally superior paper based on the Environmental Paper Network's Global Paper Vision
• Canopy Eco Paper Database – The world’s largest database of high recycled content and Next Gen paper and packaging.

Factsheets and Reports about Paper

• Environmental Paper Network: Paper to Protect the Planet - Understanding how recycled content in printing and writing paper – and all grades – reduces energy, water, chemical use, pollution and solid waste, while protecting forests
• Environmental Paper Network: Paper Saving Leaders, Benefits and Opportunities: A fact sheet highlighting organizations that have made paper efficiency changes, and how to identify opportunities to reduce wasteful use at work and at home.

General Resources about Paper and the Environment

• Global Paper Vision for Transforming the Pulp and Paper Industry: The Environmental Paper Network’s collective goals for transforming the way in which paper is produced and consumed.
• The State of the Global Paper Industry 2018: In this report, the Environmental Paper Network tracks how the world’s pulp and paper industry is performing, relative to each of the goals of the Global Paper Vision. It also looks to the future, and the social and environmental risks and opportunities facing the global pulp and paper industry. Full Report | Executive Summary
• The State of the Paper Industry 2011: An update to the EPN’s 2007 State of the Industry Report. This report tracks the progress of the paper industry on key sustainability indicators. Full Report | Executive Summary
• The State of the Paper Industry 2007: A report by Environmental Paper Network that establishes indicators and baselines for long-term monitoring of the environmental performance of the paper industry. Full Report | Executive Summary