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Certification
FEATURES
SFI certified products converted by CTP Solutions are produced from SFI program certified paper produced at mills which utilize fiber certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative" program. Fiber coming from this program is certified based on a comprehensive system of principles, objectives, and performance measures developed by professional foresters, conservationists and scientists that combines the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. Under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program, participating companies plant or grow more trees than are harvested each year. Over one million acres are reforested each year under the SFI program.
ADVANTAGES
SFI program certified products by CTP Solutions are converted utilizing paper which is manufactured by SFI program certified mills which adhere to the sustainable forestry practices of the SFI program. Customers buying SFI program certified products are assured that the paper used in the manufacture of these products is made using sustainable fiber as certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program.
BENEFITS
Our SFI program certified envelopes and products are considered more beneficial for the environment because they are made from sustainable fibers from managed forests which are SFI program certified. Simply stated, sustainable forestry is working with nature to ensure the future of the nation's forests for generations to come. SFI program certified products shipping from CTP Solutions maintain the chain of custody for products shipped to other SFI program certified companies. End-users purchasing CTP Solutions products within the SFI program system may make product claims as allowed by the SFI program.
SELECTION
All CTP Solutions white wove and brown kraft papers are available as SFI certified.
CERTIFICATION MARKS & LOGOS
The SFI mark can be printed as 4-color CMYK, 2-color PMS 348 and Black, or Black & White. By special permission of the SFI, we are also allowed to print the SFI mark in any PMS color in order to match the spot colors in a print job. It can be printed on each envelope as part of a custom envelope print job. If a product is purchased for resale, the box and carton labels can carry the SFI mark. If a mark is desired, the customer must notify us at time of quotation.
   
 
FEATURES
FSC certified products by CTP Solutions are manu¬factured from FSC certified paper produced by mills which utilize FSC certified fiber. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization whose mission is to promote responsible management of the world's forests. FSC is the global benchmark for respon¬sible forest management. The intent of the FSC system is to shift the market to eliminate habitat destruction, water pollution, displacement of indigenous peoples and violence against people and wildlife that may sometimes accompany logging.
ADVANTAGES
FSC certified products by CTP Solutions are converted utilizing paper which is manufactured by FSC certified mills which adhere to responsible forestry practices. Customers buying FSC certified envelopes are assured that the paper used in the manufacture of these products originates from FSC certified sources. FSC certification has strong recognition throughout the world as a credible program promoting the responsible use of the earth's resources.
BENEFITS
Our FSC certified envelopes and products are considered more beneficial for the environment because they are made from certified fibers from well managed forests. As an FSC chain-of-custody certificate holder, FSC certified products shipping from CTP Solutions maintain the chain-of-custody for products shipped to other FSC certified companies.
SELECTION
Only envelopes, announcements, and cards that are converted by CTP Solutions using FSC certified papers can be labeled and sold as FSC certified. Both stock and "special make" envelopes can be FSC certified. CTP Solutions has many suppliers of FSC program certified paper. Current FSC envelopes offered by CTP Solutions are converted from the following list of FSC certified papers:
Strathmore Script:
100% PC White,
100% PC Cream White,
White Heather,
Cream Heather,
Green Heather,
Blue Heather
Via Smooth 100% PCW: Cool White
CERTIFICATION MARKS & LOGOS
The FSC mark can be printed as 4-color CMYK, l-color PMS 378, or Black & White. It can be printed on each envelope as part of a custom envelope print job. If a product is purchased for resale, the box and carton labels can carry the FSC mark. If a mark is desired, the customer must notify us at time of quotation.
LABEL EXAMPLES
There are 7 different FSC labels. The label used on a specific product is directly related to its fiber makeup, which may include FSC fibers, recycled fibers, and post-consumer recycled fibers.

Labels are available in either portrait or landscape format.
 
 
 
 
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FEATURES
The Rainforest Alliance logo is only available for use with CTP Solutions products which are FSC certified. The logo must be used in conjunction with the correct FSC product logo, with both logos appearing together.
The mission of the Rainforest Alliance is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business prac¬tices and consumer behavior. Companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in RA programs meet rigorous standards that conserve biodiversity and pro¬vide sustainable livelihoods. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and world¬wide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them take a new approach to the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. RA involves businesses and consumers worldwide in an effort to bring responsibly produced goods and services to a global marketplace where the demand for sustainability is growing steadily. RA sets standards for sustainability that conserve wildlife and wildlands and promote the well-being of workers and their communities. Farms and forestry enterprises that meet their comprehensive criteria receive the Rainforest Alliance certification seal.
ADVANTAGES
The Rainforest Alliance logo is recognized throughout the world as an indicator of product environmental responsibility. It is used on multiple products including chocolate, bananas, and coffee. When used in conjunc¬tion with the FSC certification mark, it reinforces the positive claim made by the FSC mark.
BENEFITS
FSC certified envelopes and products from CTP Solutions
carrying the Rainforest Alliance logo are con¬sidered more beneficial for the environment because they are made of certified fibers from well managed forests. As an FSC chain-of-custody certificate holder,
FSC certified products shipping from CTP Solutions maintain the chain-of-custody for products shipped to other FSC certified companies.
SELECTION
Any FSC certified envelope from CTP Solutions can carry the Rainforest Alliance logo.
CERTIFICATION MARKS & LOGOS
The Rainforest Alliance label can be printed as 4-color CMYK, l-color PMS 625, or Black & White. It can be printed on each envelope as part of a custom envelope print job. If a product is purchased for resale, the box and carton labels can carry the Rainforest Alliance label. If a logo is desired, the customer must notify us at time of quotation.
 
 
 
FEATURES
Wind Power products converted by CTP Solutions are Green-e certified, which indicates that the product is made with electricity generated from certified wind power to the standards set by the Center for Resource Solutions.

The Green-e Renewable Electricity Certification Program is administered by the not-for-profit Center for Resources Solutions based in San Francisco, California. Green-e provides an easy way for consumers to quickly identify environmentally superior products made from renewable sources of electricity in the USA. CTP Solutions’s purchase of 18 million kilowatt-hours of wind energy serves to avoid the release of approximately 25,056,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas. The environmental benefit compares to not taking nearly 10,000 drives between Los Angels and New York City
ADVANTGES
Envelopes and converted products from CTP Solutions made with Green-e certified wind energy provide our customers with ability to promote their environmental platform through the use of renewable energy products. Customers wishing to demonstrate this outwardly can opt to have the Green-e logo printed on each envelope or on the box and/or carton label. The Green-e program has strong recognition in the marketplace which benefits the customer who displays it on their products.

BENEFITS

Green-e certified wind power envelops and products are considered more beneficial for the environment because they are made from a clean, renewable energy source. Wind energy serves to avoid the release from conventional electricity generation carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas.
SELECTION
Any product manufactured by CTP Solutions can be made with Green-e Certified wind power.
CERTIFICATION MARKS & LOGOS
The Green-e mark can be printed as 4-color CMYK, 2-color PMS 355 and PMS 107, 1-colr PMS 355, or Black & white. By special permission of the Center for Resources Solutions, we are also allowed to print the Green-e logo in reverse in any PMS color in order to match the spot colors in a print job. It can be pr9nted on each envelope as part of a custom envelope print job. If a product is purchased for resale, the box and carton labels can carry the Green-e mark. All marks must carry the statement, “The Electricity Used to Make This Envelope is offset by Green-e Certified Wind power”.  If a mark is desired, the customer must notify us at time of quotation
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