BENNINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - August 1, 2007 - Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. announces that all its Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging Papers are made using 100% renewable electrical energy and are manufactured carbon neutral. Monadnock is continuing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing by making significant investments to continue to reduce its carbon footprint and overall environmental impact.

"In 2006, 49% of our electricity was self-generated", says Michelle Hamm, Manager of Environmental Services. "Since 1904, Monadnock has derived much of its energy from mill owned and operated low-impact hydroelectric generation facilities, and Monadnock remains committed to the use of low-impact hydroelectric power."

Monadnock has made a considerable investment in Green-e Wind Power Renewable Energy Credits. Monadnock's Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging Papers are now made entirely with clean, renewable energy. Recognizing this commitment, the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Monadnock with its Certificate of Leadership in the Green Power Leadership program.

Not only are these papers manufactured with renewable energy, 100% of Monadnock's Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging papers are manufactured carbon neutral. Through the acquisition of carbon-offset credits, or Verified Emission Reductions (VER's), Monadnock neutralizes the effects of carbon emissions created in the manufacturing process. VER's are verified by a third party and registered on the Greenhouse Gas Registry of the Environmental Resources Trust, Inc. and on the Chicago Climate Exchange.

As an ISO 14001: 2004 certified company, Monadnock further demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability. Compliance with this standard is assessed annually and certified by SGS, a leader in third-party registration. ISO 14001 certification, recognized worldwide, calls for a formal Environmental Management System (EMS), meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements, and demonstrating continuous improvement. Monadnock is the only premium uncoated paper mill in North America that is ISO 14001 certified. Further, Monadnock has received recognition as an EPA Performance Track Company for its dedication to reducing its environmental impact year to year. The results of Monadnock's achievements are made public on the EPA website annually.

Sustainable manufacturing is a long-standing commitment from Monadnock both to its community and its customers. Environmental stewardship is a core value expressed on a daily basis, and Monadnock is proud that 100% of its Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging Papers are made with renewable electrical energy and are manufactured carbon neutral.

For additional information about Monadnock Paper Mills consult our web site at www.mpm.com.

About Monadnock Paper Mills

Monadnock is an independent, family-owned, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified paper manufacturer. Monadnock applies uncompromising standards and rigorous discipline to elevate the level of craftsmanship and performance in specialty packaging and fine paper manufacturing, while setting an example for those concerned about the environment.

Please contact the Monadnock Paper Mills website www.mpm.com for more information. For paper samples, please contact the Monadnock Sample Department by email (sampleroom@mpm.com), or by phone at 877-877-2098.

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Monadnock Paper Mills

Monadnock Paper Mills

Nestled in the hills of New Hampshire, Monadnock Paper Mills has a long-standing history of environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing processes. Monadnock papers are manufactured using only sustainably harvested pulps and post-consumer waste sources. In 2006, nearly half of the mill's electricity requirements were generated with on-site hydroelectric generators. Monadnock is also an EPA Performance Track Program Member and ISO 14001:2004 certified. It has received numerous awards including the New Hampshire Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention and certificates of achievement from the Sierra Club, the EPA, and the American Forest and Paper Association. Monadnock recently a high recycled content premium paperboard for packaging, Envi by Monadnock.

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