Global TreeZero Paper Shortage

At Pitt, paper accounts for just over 1% of the University’s greenhouse gas emissions – a lot for a single commodity.

TreeZero paper is a carbon-neutral paper made from 100% sugarcane waste fiber (not tree pulp).  At Pitt, the paper used to account for just over 1% of the University’s greenhouse gas emissions – a lot for a single commodity. However, since 2019, printers across campus have been filled with TreeZero paper, helping significantly reduce emissions created by Pitt’s paper usage.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global TreeZero paper inventory has been constrained — and will remain so into 2022.

A newly branded wood-free, carbon-neutral paper option IS coming soon. We will share more information as it becomes available or visit this page.

Though we’re all trying to print less to begin with if you do have to print, University-wide contracted supplier SUPRA/Office Depot is offering the following sustainable paper choices for purchase through PantherExpress:

Product Info   Item #  
Boise® X-9® Multi-Use Copy Paper·        SFI Certified Fiber Sourcing   196517
Boise® ASPEN® 30 Multi-Use Paper·        30% Recycled, FSC® Certified   116946
Boise® ASPEN® 100 Multi-Use Paper·        100% Recycled FSC® Certified   125420
EnviroCopy® or Green Top Copy Paper·        30% Recycled, FSC® Certified940650

To help support university-wide sustainability goals, please use digital design and production services in place of printing when possible.

Learn more  about University resources and contracted suppliers you can should use for digital design and production services, as well as traditional printing when required.

For resources on how to make more sustainable purchases for your unit or department overall, visit the Sustainability Initiatives section of the Purchase, Pay & Travel website.

Have Questions? Contact Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service.

Last Updated March 3, 2022