As you hold it in your hands, you might have noticed something different about this issue of PurchasingB2B. We’re using a different kind of paper, which we received from Cascades. As we gear up for the New Year, it’s nice to offer readers a new look to our magazine. This new paper also has practical benefits. Chief among them is that it’s a sustainable choice. That’s good. Since we report so often on sustainability issues here at PurchasingB2B, it’s important that we also walk our talk.
As well, I hope readers agree with me that it’s visually appealing, an equally important consideration for us when choosing to use it. We strive to set ourselves apart from other publications and deliver the best product possible, so please consider a nicer looking magazine our holiday gift to you.
Cascades was also our partner for a panel discussion we held at the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) Ontario Conference in Toronto on October 18. For the panel (see page 19), we collected several industry experts to discuss issues surrounding sustainability and the paper supply chain. We touched on a definition of sustainability, the effects of greenwashing, developing a sustainable paper policy and more.
As is often the case with panels, I ended up learning quite a bit. For one thing, I learned there’s no shortage of options for making the paper supply chain more sustainable. Sure, it’s good to reduce paper use when appropriate. But looking at the chemicals used in the paper, methods of transportation and other areas also yields benefits.
But benefits are often easier to see when shown in figures. Included in our Buylines section (page 4) is a by-the-numbers breakdown of the environmental benefits of our paper choice. Take a look, and as always feel free to get back to me with your opinions.