The Treatise on Responsible Paper-Use sets attainable and measurable goals for improving the social and ecological footprint of the book industry. It was developed over a 5 month period with the perspective and participation of publishers, mills, printers, merchants, and others.
By working to achieve the goals defined in the Treatise, signatories are committing to work both individually and collectively to make meaningful transformations within the book industry.
Treatise Leadership Council A Leadership Council is guiding the Treatise implementation process will oversee future content revisions. The current Council consists of:
• Baker Books
• Chronicle Books
• Continuum Publishing
• Green Press Initiative
• Harvard University Press
• Lantern Books
• New Leaf Paper
• Square One Publishers
• Thomson-Shore Book Manufacturing
Participation by others is welcomed.
Documents & Supplemental Materials (PDFs)
Review Overview - Signature Page
Participating Treatise Reviewers
Paper Statistics
Recycled Fiber: Fiber Availability
Forest Certification: Meridian Analysis
Review Full Treatise
Paper-Use Glossary
Forest Certification: SFI Overview & Comparison Cart
Recycled Fiber: Environmental Benefits