PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) launched the Recycled Paper Cooperative last spring to provide local businesses and nonprofits with recycled paper at reduced rates.
The program is currently offering its Spring 2021 distribution and are accepting offers through Thursday, April 1st.
"PRC is dedicated to building circular economies for Pennsylvania, and this program is a direct example of this commitment. The paper sold through the Recycled Paper Coop is 100% recycled and 100% local," according to PRC Environmental Program Coordinator Stacy Albin. "PRC's Paper Coop purchases large volumes of 20-pound white office paper directly from a Pennsylvania paper mill and then passes on the savings to customers interested in maximizing resources and minimizing waste."
Reports state that each ton of 100% recycled content paper purchased from the PRC's program preserves 24 trees, conserves 7,000 gallons of water, and supports local jobs.
The 100% recycled paper is offered at a 30% or more saving from market prices.
The paper is 8.5″ x 11″ white office paper (20lb basis weight and 92 brightness) with bulk orders purchased online. A minimum purchase of one carton (10 reams/carton, 500 sheets/ream) and can be picked up in Pittsburgh.
"By purchasing 100% recycled content paper through the coop, customers can save more than $10 per carton compared to average market prices," said Albin. "Those ordering online by April 1 will then pick up their paper orders on April 29 in the parking lot of PRC's headquarters in Pittsburgh's Northside."
Individuals can also purchase 100% recycled content paper by the ream at Construction Junction, located at 214 N. Lexington St., Pittsburgh/Point Breeze.
For more information, click here, or e-mail papercoop@prc.org.
