FutureMark® Paper Company, the only North American manufacturer capable of making up to 100-percent recycled coated paper for magazines and catalogs, introduced two new products today made with an innovative “Green Clean” process that delivers  world-class brightness ratings for high-recycled paper while greatly reducing the use of harsh chemicals traditionally used in paper production.

FutureMark Paper’s innovative Green Clean technology enables embedded inks to be extracted from waste paper more efficiently and effectively. It is projected to reduce the company’s use of de-inking chemicals, such as caustic soda and peroxide by up to 30 percent. Additionally, FutureMark Green Clean technology will also enable the company to increase the percentage of post-consumer waste (PCW) used in most of its recycled publication papers. FutureMark coated publication papers currently average more than 90 percent total recycled content and 30 percent PCW—the highest by far from any major North American producer.

By combining Green Clean technology with modifications to the company’s manufacturing process and product formulation, FutureMark Paper achieved a remarkable 85 brightness rating for its two new products:  Future Choice® 85 Matte publication paper and Future ReMark® 85 label paper.

“Creativity, not chemicals, drove this quality boost,” said FutureMark President and CEO Steve Silver. “We’re proud to have attained this exceptional level of brightness in our recycled papers without resorting to harmful chlorine bleach or other harsh chemicals. We’re constantly looking for new ideas and technologies to enhance our products and operations. It’s this commitment to innovation that enables us to produce the highest-quality recycled paper in North America without compromising on environmental performance or cost.”

Future Choice 85 Matte coated publication paper and Future ReMark 85 C1S label paper are commercially available now. For more information, please consult the products’ data sheets at http://www.futuremarkpaper.com/products.html or phone FutureMark sales at +1 203-202-7777 or 866-580-8325.

About FutureMark Paper Company

FutureMark Paper Company is an environmental paper manufacturer that produces high-quality paper with an unmatched level of recycled content. As the only company in North America capable of manufacturing up to 100 percent recycled coated mechanical printing paper, FutureMark Paper is committed to helping its customers achieve their environmental objectives without compromising on paper quality or performance. By delivering the future standard for environmental-grade paper today, FutureMark Paper is aggressively growing its position as the preferred paper partner for North America’s sustainability leaders. For more information, please visit www.FutureMarkPaper.com.

FutureMark, Future Choice and Future ReMark are registered trademarks of FutureMark Paper Company.

FutureMark Paper Company

FutureMark Paper Company

FutureMark Paper Company is an environmental paper manufacturer that produces high-quality paper with an unmatched level of recycled content. As the only company in North America capable of manufacturing up to 100 percent recycled coated mechanical printing paper, FutureMark Paper is committed to helping its customers achieve their environmental objectives without compromising on paper quality or performance. By delivering the future standard for environmental-grade paper today, FutureMark Paper is aggressively growing its position as the preferred paper partner for North America’s sustainability leaders. For more information, please visit www.FutureMarkPaper.com.

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