Caring For The Environment Since 1974

Since 1974, the von Drehle Corporation has been practicing environmentally sound production methods and has endeavored to ensure that the majority of our products are 100% recycled and meet or exceed EPA guidelines for post consumer content. Having modern, effi cient facilities and equipment allow von Drehle to produce high quality paper products consistently - and most importantly - responsibly.

Environmental Statement

The von Drehle Corporation is committed to producing environmentally responsible paper products by utilizing recycled fiber and manufacturing processes that minimize waste, pollution, and conserve our natural resources. In the de-inking of recovered paper at our Cordova mill, we do not use solvents containing chlorine, benzene, cadmium and cadmium compounds, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, chromium and chromium compounds, cyanide compounds, dichloromethane, lead and lead compounds, mercury and mercury compounds, methyl ethyl ketone, nickel and nickel compounds, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, 1-trichloroetheane, trichloroethylene, or xylene. We do not use the sum concentrations of more than 1% by weight of fi nished product of the toxic chemicals listed by the EPA under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. We do not use chlorine in the bleaching process. Preserve® products converted from Cordova parent rolls are manufactured from 100% recycled fiber. Feather Soft® , Harbor®, Blue Water® , and Blue Mist® products are also manufactured from 100% recycled fiber. The majority of the products also meet EPA guidelines for post consumer content.

There is virtually no waste generated in our manufacturing process. All side trims, seconds, and waste are processed internally, sold back into the recycled fi ber market, or made available to alternate beneficial use programs. The cores used in our products are manufactured from 100% recycled fiber. Our packaging does not contain inks, dyes, pigments, stabilizers, or any additives to which any lead, cadium, or hexavalent chromium has been intentionally introduced. The sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium present in any package or packaging components do not exceed 100 parts per million by weight. No inks, dyes, or fragrances have been added to Preserve® products.

von Drehle's Paper Mill

The von Drehle Corporation's Cordova, NC, paper mill produces parent rolls to be used in von Drehle’s converting facilities. Currently, these parent rolls are manufactured from 100% recycled paper fibers and contain between 50-57% post consumer content - far above current EPA or "green" organization standards.

To run more grades of waste paper - up to 100% post consumer content - the von Drehle Corporation is investing millions to upgrade their deinking capability. von Drehle has chosen an environmentallyfriendly,
chlorine-free bleaching technology that minimizes chemical storage and handling issues. Currently, the Cordova mill uses only about one-third the industry standard of water, and the new deinking system new deinking system will conserve even more.

The von Drehle Corporation is an approved supplier on the EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Supplier database

Converting Facilities

von Drehle's commitment to the environment continues through the entire converting operation at each of its modern converting facilities. End-pieces, scraps, and waste are collected, baled, and shipped for recycling. Energy audits have been conducted and the von Drehle Corporation has invested significant capital to become even more energy efficient and reduce the use of valuable energy resources.

Future Plans

The von Drehle Corporation will continue to strive for new and innovative methods to help protect our environment and landfills and save our valuable resources. When von Drehles Cordova paper mill modifications and improvements have been completed, von Drehle will seek endorsements from the leading "green" organizations for many - if not all - von Drehle paper products.

Commitment To Quality

The von Drehle Corporation fully controls its production - from raw materials through the finished product.

Adherence to rigid performance specifications ensures dependable selection, consistent value, and the premium quality von Drehle is proud to back with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Committment To Service

When you call von Drehle, you never have to "press 1" to talk to a live person. Instead, you always get to speak with a courteous, experienced professional who is there to help you.By maintaining a high volume of product in all manufacturing/distributing locations, von Drehle boasts a 98% fill rate and orders can usually be entered, processed and shipped in less than 24 hours. von Drehle products are palletized and wrapped at no additional charge.

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