What is PaperCutz
Paper based communications such as magazines are something that we use and enjoy on a regular basis during our daily lives. However, some paper based communication has low involvement, for example annual investment reports, and can be deemed unnecessary when all we do for example is glance at details and then file or discard.
PaperCutz is about reducing this unnecessary use of paper in ‘low involvement' communication where the use of electronic based communication makes a simple substitution. The environmental impacts of paper, print production and distribution are substantial. While electronic based communications are not without their own environmental impacts, Planet Ark believes in the vast majority of cases they are lower than the equivalent paper based communication.
Paper use and choices are about a sensible and balanced approach to resource usage and its consequent environmental impact.
Cut Paper, Cut Waste
By receiving your financial communications electronically with ‘PaperCutz 4 Planet Ark’ you can help the environment by cutting down your paper usage.
‘PaperCutz 4 Planet Ark’ Campaign Partners and Supporters, including our Founding Partner Colonial First State, have saved over 170 tonnes of paper as part of this program, so far.
"Colonial First State has been a proud partner of Planet Ark since 2007. By working together, we have been able to implement a number of important sustainability initiatives which help to decrease our carbon footprint. Colonial First State's "PaperCutz 4 Planet Ark" initiative has saved more than 170 tonnes of paper by encouraging our people and customers to reduce paper usage." Brian Bissaker, Chief Executive Officer Colonial First State
Visit the pages on this site to find out about the environmental impacts of paper production. See what our campaign partners have achieved for the environment and their organisations through their participation. Discover how you can reduce your paper usage and contribute to a safer climate future by switching to electronic communications through ‘PaperCutz 4 Planet Ark’.
News
Planet Ark and Colonial First State - A Winning Partnership
07-Mar-11
Planet Ark and Colonial First State have been working together since 2007 and the relationship continues to go from strength to strength. Read on to find out how we're working and winning together.
File Flinging Prevents 13 Tonnes of Hot Air
03-Dec-10
Participants in National Recycling Week's Friday File Fling have made fantastic environmental savings and they're ready to do it again next year. Find out more.