On March 12, the PA Resources Council Recycled Paper Cooperative – launched last spring to provide local businesses and nonprofits with recycled paper at significant savings – is currently accepting orders through April 1, for its Spring 2021 distribution.

“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 percent recycled and 100 percent 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.”

PRC’s Paper Coop offers 100 percent recycled content 8.5″ x 11″ white office paper (20lb basis weight and 92 brightness) at a savings of 30 percent or more compared to market prices.

Bulk orders can be purchased directly online. The minimum purchase is one carton (10 reams/carton, 500 sheets/ream) and can be picked up in Pittsburgh.

“By purchasing 100 percent 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.”

While the Paper Co-op offers a bulk discount by selling paper by the carton, throughout the year individuals can purchase 100 percent recycled content paper by the ream at Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington St., Pittsburgh/Point Breeze.

Industry sources report that each ton of 100 percent recycled content paper purchased from the Co-op preserves 24 trees, conserves 7,000 gallons of water and supports local jobs.

For additional information and to place an order, visit PRC’s Recycled Paper Cooperative webpage or email papercoop@prc.org.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives.

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[Posted: March 12, 2021]

3/15/2021