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If a paper containing post-consumer content is available only at a higher basis weight, choose it only if its virgin fiber content does not exceed the above basis weight. Pulps made from materials such as wheat straw or rice straw are environmentally preferable. Avoid coated papers where possible, unless the coating allows use of a paper with a lower basis weight than the uncoated alternative, for example by providing greater opacity. Paper 2 is acceptable because it is of a lower basis weight. It also requires less fiber.