|
Ecopaper was formed in Sydney in the late 1980's to promote the use of recycled paper office products. We were the first company in Australia to market 100% recycled stationery, initially imported from Europe and then manufactured in Australia. Our aim has always been to promote local acceptance of, a market for, and ultimately manufacture of, recycled and sustainable products in Australia. In recent years our focus has shifted to the writing implements and promotions markets in Australia.
"Walking the walk" - at Ecopaper we follow principles of personal sustainable living and ethical business practices including: the purchase of Green Energy, greenhouse abatement of motor vehicle and other emissions through carbon offset/tree planting, maintenance of ethical business relationships, support of environmental and aid organisations, rainwater harvesting, greywater treatment & reuse, composting, recycling, reusing and reducing packaging, and reduction of landfill waste to the absolute minimum.
Profiles
Con has a background in small business management education and counselling. He has been interested and involved in paper recycling as a co-founder of Ecopaper with Moni since the mid-80s. In the paper and graphics area, Con has completed training in Paper Technology and Merchanting (winning an APPM prize), bookbinding and book restoration, and small offset printing, as well as developing skills in publishing and design software.
Dave has a background in systems analysis. He has been interested and involved in paper recycling as a founder of Paper-Go-Round wastepaper collection services in the early 1980's, and as a director of Ecopaper Pty Ltd since 1991. In the paper and graphics area, Dave has completed a course in Paper Technology and Merchanting (winning an APPM prize), as well as being involved in the development of specialised commercial and promotional hand-papermaking in Australia.
|
