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Article: Task Force issues far-reaching environmental guidelines for U.S. paper purchasers.
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- December 19, 1995
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1995--
PAPER TASK FORCE
Duke University -- Environmental Defense Fund -- Johnson & Johnson -- McDonald's -- The Prudential Insurance Company of America -- Time Inc.
In a major market-based effort in environmental problem-solving, a unique task force -- backed by $2 billion worth of paper purchasing power -- today issued breakthrough guidelines for purchasing environmentally preferable paper. The guidelines are designed to positively affect the way paper in the U.S. is produced by reinforcing the best environmental practices.
"This is the most complete study of paper use ever, from forest to landfill," said ...