For most printers, paper represents one of the largest input costs. But because paper prices can fluctuate suddenly and unpredictably, printers of all sizes can feel the strain of the paper industry's boom-bust cycles. The good news is that environmental considerations provide opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. While printers often must defer to customers' specifications, they can play a major role in shaping those specifications. The key is staying abreast of the changes in the paper demand and manufacture, and learning how to help influence the changes. This fact sheet highlights some of the facts about paper related to the printing industry.
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Champaign, IL : Printers' National Environmental Assistance Center
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