What is virgin fiber?
Virgin wood fiber paper is manufactured without the use of any recycled or alternative fibers. Trees are the typical source of the virgin fiber used in the papermaking process. However, virgin fibers can be sourced from agricultural by–products and alternative fibers (www.recycledproducts.org.) If the wood comes from a forest that has been certified under credible third party forest certification programs, the paper mill and its customers can be sure that the natural resources have been managed respectfully. (www.recycledproducts.
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- Ive heard that recycled papers aren as good quality as virgin fiber papers - is that true?
