New Leaf Paper
It may seem as if the advent of digital technology and ‘paperless’ options would stifle demand in the printing industry. However, with the digital revolution has emerged a digital printing boom, pleasantly surprising those of us concerned with the environmental impacts of our undeniable paper needs.
The eco-advantages of digital printing include shorter runs and reduced makeready and ink waste. With all of these advantages, it only makes sense to have a highly recycled paper option available for digital printing applications.
New Leaf Paper has always been at the forefront of the environment movement in the paper industry, and the story is no different when it comes to revolutionary recycled digital stocks.
Expanding the digital portfolio
New Leaf Paper offers recycled digital papers in all finishes for every project you can dream of. “We’ve known that this was an important market for us and we’ve been developing it for quite a while,” said Jeff Mendelsohn, New Leaf Paper’s founder. “Competing brands may have a product here and a product there,” he said, “but we have the whole portfolio.”
The timing couldn’t be better. New Leaf Paper’s focus on digital printing as a sustainable platform perfectly suits its papers manufactured with Green-e certified 100 percent renewable wind energy and processed chlorine-free. Its entire list of digital papers is also FSC certified.
To support this platform, New Leaf Paper offers a full range of digital grade products in digital sizes and finishes for customers who clamor for shorter print runs, faster turnaround times, less waste and reduced makeready.
A paper for every purpose
Reincarnation Matte is offered in text and cover with In-Digital coating, 92 brightness and is FSC certified. The matte-coated finish is available now and is 100 percent recycled with an improved 60 percent postconsumer waste (PCW) for both Indigo and non-Indigo applications. Cast-coated C1S finish is also available now and is offered in 10 pt. and 12 pt. weights with 50 percent recycled and 30 percent PCW.
New Leaf Paper’s Everest includes 8.5 X 11-inch writing, text and cover sheets that are 100 percent recycled, 100 percent PCW and 91 bright. For copier and laser inkjet printing, Encore’s 8.5 X 11-inch sheets are 100 percent PCW. Both are FSC certified and are available now.
New Leaf Primavera offers both gloss-coated and silk-coated finishes, and at 80 percent recycled, 60 percent PCW, with FSC certification, this paper offering ranks with Reincarnation Matte as one of the most highly recycled digital paper offerings in today’s market.
Whether they’re run through conventional copiers and printers or high performance digital presses, these digital papers are compatible with all of the digital platforms. New Leaf Paper customers can now use these platforms with the same papers they enjoy for conventional printing for a very broad range of uses – everything from catalogs to brochures, hang tags, stationery and newsletters.
New Leaf Paper is once again in the forefront of the green movement, just as it was when it set out to become the leading national source for environmentally responsible paper more than 10 years ago.
What New Leaf customers say
Daily Digital Imaging, a Bay Area Certified Green Business loves printing on New Leaf paper. According to President Mary Walker, “New Leaf Paper offers a full selection of environmentally friendly papers, and they have led the industry towards sustainable paper practices. Whether we use Reincarnation Cast Coated or Matte stock, or Primavera Gloss Coated papers, the print result is vibrant spectacular color on a beautiful smooth recycled paper.
“We have found New Leaf to be our most reliable supplier for high-quality eco-friendly papers. With New Leaf, we are able to offer our customers a wide variety of products and paper finishes and still guarantee consistent results,” says Mario Assadi, founder and CEO, Greenerprinter.
To request a copy of New Leaf Paper’s latest v.5 swatchbook, please e-mail samples@newleafpaper.com.
You may download a PDF of New Leaf Paper’s Digital Compatibility Chart, which lists all of its digital grades, weights, sizes and appropriate digital press platforms.
