August 6, 2007 — Xerox Corp. has introduced new environmentally friendly digital printing paper that can be produced using fewer trees, chemicals and energy, according to the company.
The Xerox High Yield Business Paper uses 90 percent of the tree, compared to the 45 percent used in the production of traditional digital printing paper, Xerox said. That’s because Xerox mechanically grinds the wood into papermaking pulp for the High Yield Business Paper, rather that using a chemical pulping process which has a lower yield.
The paper also is made in a plant that uses hydroelectricity to partially power the pulping process, leading to the 75 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Production calls for using less water than its traditional counterpart.
The paper also is 10 percent lighter in weight than traditional 20-pound bond paper, which saves on shipping costs. This means the paper has 10 percent more sheets per pound, reducing the cost per roll or 500-sheet ream. The paper is a soft shade, with a level of 84 brightness on a scale of one to 100.
The paper will work on digital systems that include the Xerox DocuTech and Xerox Nuvera production families, Xerox 4110 Enterprise Printing Systems and Xerox continuous-feed digital printers. It is offered in 10- ream cartons of 500 8.5″ x 11″ sheets or in 40″ and 50″ diameter rolls, the company said.
Xerox suggests using the paper for short-term needs, such as temporary business documents or educational supplemental course books and worksheets. According to the Wall Street Journal, the paper yellows badly as it ages.
For more information, see the Xerox Web site.
