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Two Sides releases new infographic explaining why companies are removing ‘Go Green – Go Paperless’ claims Z -fold cards Two Sides North America has released an engaging new infographic that illustrates why 118 North American companies and over 360 firms globally have removed ‘Go Green – Go Paperless’ and similar environmental claims. The new infographic counters “greenwashing” claims and provides fact-based information about misleading sustainability statements involving paper use and production. Greenwashing is defined as: “to make people believe that your company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is.” Two Sides is a global initiative by companies in the graphic communications industry to provide verifiable information on why print and paper is an attractive, practical and sustainable communications medium. Z Z -fold -fold cards Z -fold cards Some of the key reasons why firms are making the change include: paperless ‘green’ claims must follow marketing rules in Canada and be accurate, truthful and supported by scientific evidence; the use of forest products from responsibly managed forests has resulted in a net increase in the area and volume of US forests between 2005 and 2015; and papermaking is not a cause of forest loss in North America. Unlike our competitor ... The main causes are urbanization, agriculture, hydro and other developments. Also, electronic communica- tions have a growing environmental footprint and use non-renewable raw materials for manufacturing. The fact is that paper is still p referred by many and studies reveal that paperless green claims don’t convince consumers to switch to online services. The info- graphic and other helpful information and resources are available at twosidesna.org. Unlike our our competitor competitor ... Unlike ... We deal only with printers Unlike our only competitor ... We deal with printers We deal with printers and don’t sell only to with end customers and don’t sell to end We deal only printers and don’t sell to end customers customers and don’t sell to end customers ORDER SAMPLES ORDER SAMPLES ORDER SAMPLES sgfteam.ca/z-pak ORDER SAMPLES sgfteam.ca/z-pak sgfteam.ca/z-pak sgfteam.ca/z-pak GET A QUOTE A A QUOTE GET GET A QUOTE [email protected] GET QUOTE [email protected] [email protected] (416) 701-0111 ext. 312 [email protected] (416) ext. 312 312 (416) 701-0111 701-0111 ext. (416) 701-0111 ext. 312 @graphicarts GRAPHIC ARTS MAGAZINE | May 2019 | 25