Clairefontaine and Environment

Clairefontaine actively participates in the development of French forests, by managing several hundred hectares of fir and spruce trees in the Vosges mountains. With regards to the paper mill itself in the Etival Clairefontaine region, it is still as dynamic 150 years after its conception. Self-sufficient for 80% of its own biological installations for water treatment, and has been rewarded a "Water trophy" by the State. Naturally, Clairefontaine notebooks can be completely recycled.

Every step of the product life cycle is taken into account, from the wood selection, to the manufacturing process, to the finishing of the product.

Our Paper production is controlled under specific ecological criteria :
- Energy consumption, air pollutants and water usage are reduced during paper manufacturing.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and dangerous substances in inks, glues and other solutions are used limitedly.
- Systematic waste treatment is applied to collect reusable materials.
- Finished products are recyclable and made from renewable materials.

The Compact Global (PACT) initiative guarantees the ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.