Wausau Paper & Environmental Protection
At Wausau Paper, we work hard to safeguard natural resources for future generations. Being responsible environmental stewards is good for the communities in which we operate — and good for the future of our business.
Fiber Sourcing Policy — In paper products using the Forest Stewardship Council certified label, Wausau Paper Corp. is committed to implement its best purchasing efforts to avoid trading and sourcing wood or wood fiber from:
- Illegally harvested wood.
- Wood harvested in violation of traditional and civil rights.
- Wood harvested in forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities.
- Wood harvested in forests being converted to plantations or non-forest use.
- Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted.
Waste
Each of our facilities works to minimize emissions and wastes that negatively impact the environment. We adhere to the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover philosophy.
Facilities
Painting, housekeeping and outside storage standards help ensure that the facility appearances meet community values.
Air Quality
Not all emissions can be eliminated, reused, or recycled. Sources of these byproducts are monitored, evaluated, and controlled for minimum environmental impact.
Water Conservation
The water management programs we have in place are designed to maintain potable and process water system integrity.
Wastewater Management
Our facilities are designed to eliminate, reduce, or recycle their wastewater streams. Wastewater treatment systems help maintain effluent quality.
Storm Water
Segregating drainage water reduces water contamination potential. As an added safety measure, our facilities also have containment and control systems in place.
Spills
Containment facilities for process, transfer, and storage spills are maintained to protect area surface water and groundwater from toxicity and other potential dangers.
Our employees are encouraged to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the laws protecting the environment. Only through continuous, diligent effort can we be certain that Wausau Paper is maintaining the highest standards of environmental protection.