Our Future & Focus

At Orchid Paper, we are deeply committed to sustainability. We recognize the critical role businesses play in addressing environmental challenges and are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations.

Orchid Paper strives to minimize our environmental footprint by sourcing paper from responsibly managed forests, promoting recycling initiatives, and reducing waste in every aspect of our operations. This includes prioritizing suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental stewardship and selecting materials that have minimal adverse environmental impacts.

We continuously improve our environmental performance by adopting practices that minimize our carbon footprint and reduce waste.

We are committed to engaging with our stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the wider community, to promote environmental awareness and action. We will actively seek partnerships with organizations that share our environmental ethos.
Together, we can protect our planet for future generations.

Certificates

PULP FROM SUSTAINABLE FORESTS

This mark aims to certify the origin of paper. It suggests that the fibers have been obtained from integrated and sustainable forestry operations, where controlled felling and replanting policies are enacted.

NEUTRAL PH

The natural pH mark indicates the neutral status of the paper, generally determined by the use of so-called “acid-free” production process. The pH level is calculated by using a water extract from the paper.

TOTALLY CHLORINE FREE

Totally chlorine free (TCF) is a technique that uses no chlorine compounds for bleaching wood pulp to produce paper. This prevents the formation of dioxins and highly carcinogenic pollutants.

GREEN BRANDS

It is an independent international organization. It honours ecologically sustainable companies, service providers, products, groceries, initiatives as well as individuals with the “green brands” seal.

HEAVY METAL ABSENCE 94/62/CE

This mark certifies the product’s conformity with the CE94/62 “concentration of heavy metals in packaging”. It is the directive defining the maximum concentration of heavy metals such as cadmium, chrome, mercury and lead.

LONG LIFE ISO 9706

The long life mark is based on ISO9706 “long-life paper” standard which defines the requirement for such papers. It especially comprises wood pulp or semi-chemical pulp, not exceeding 5%. The pH level is calculated from the water extract between 7.5 and 10, and an alkaline reserve (buffer) higher than 2%.

ELEMENTARY CHLORINE FREE

This mark (also known as E.C.F) ensures total absence of derivative organic chlorine.

EU ECOLABEL

European Union Ecolabel helps consumers to distinguish greener, more eco- friendly products (not including food and medicine) of high quality.

NAPM RECYCLED

This symbol indicates that the item has been certified by the National Association of Paper Merchants, UK. It also suggests that it has been manufactured from a minimum of 100% genuine waste paper or board fiber.There are three variations of the logo. It depends on whether the item is 50%, 75% or 100% genuine in its recovery from the fiber.Lenza impact is 100% recycled.

BLUE ANGLE – ENVIRONMENTAL LABEL JURY

The Blue Angel is the first and best known environmental label in the world. Since 1978, it has set the standard for environment friendly products and services that’s decided by an independent jury according to defined criteria. The Blue Angel companies are rewarded for their commitment to environmental protection. It is an ecological beacon that aims to protect the environment by encouraging conscious consumption.

COTTON CONTENT

This mark certifies that the product contains cotton as one of the input material.

RECYCLABLE

This indicates that the product can be further recycled.