The product offerings are rapidly evolving, with new products frequently coming on the market. By the end of 2000, New Leaf Paper plans to have at least two products containing agricultural byproducts as a source of fiber. Bleaching and the Environment New Leaf Paper manufactures its product lines without the use of chlorine or chlorine derivatives. Until recently, many paper mills were making paper using chlorine gas, which causes the formation of dioxins and other highly toxic waste materials. Following is a description of the various bleaching processes available in the industry.
Unbleached paper is either gray or dyed during papermaking.
This process involves the least environmental impact. The ink is visible in the paper in the form of tiny ink dots. This refers to recycled paper made without the use of chlorine or chlorine derivatives. This refers to virgin paper made without the use of chlorine or chlorine derivatives. We, at New Leaf Paper, think this distinction between TCF and PCF is environmentally misleading.