How The Dyslexia Shop Is Protecting The Planet
Here at The Dyslexia Shop, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s something we’re incredibly passionate about. We’re always looking to reduce our impact on the world around us and lower our
carbon emissions, so we were honoured to recently receive certification from the World Land Trust recognising our efforts to offset emissions for with our range of exercise books!
Using carbon-balanced A4 paper in their construction, we (and our many customers) have helped to save an incredible 21m2 of critically threatened tropical forest!
What Is Carbon-Balanced Paper?
Exercise books play a vital role in our children’s education and students can get through a lot of them over the course of a school year. This can add up to a lot of paper, which is why we decided to incorporate carbon-balanced paper in all of the exercise books we offer through our online store.
What exactly is carbon-balanced paper, though? This is a unique type of paper that offsets the carbon emissions generated during production by partnering with conservation projects that protect threatened ecosystems.
This unique paper choice enables businesses to “balance” or neutralise the emissions associated with paper use, making it an eco-friendly alternative to conventional paper. Through a precise process, carbon emissions are calculated for each product. These emissions are then balanced by funding the preservation of high-carbon ecosystems, primarily tropical forests. By working with partners like the World Land Trust, carbon-balanced paper programs ensure that each piece of paper contributes to a sustainable future, helping conserve forests, wildlife, and biodiversity.
By opting to use carbon-balanced paper, we have been able to make a positive impact on the planet. We have been able to balance the equivalent of 162kg of CO2, which translates to protecting 31 m² of tropical forests that are under imminent threat of deforestation and degradation.
The Benefits Of Carbon-Balanced Paper
Thinking about using carbon-balanced paper? Using our sustainable exercise books can provide parents, schools and educational facilities with a number of benefits, including:
1) Carbon offset
The biggest benefit is that you will be using paper that offsets the emissions used to produce it. That means you will be contributing to projects that protect forests, which absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. This process helps mitigate climate change by effectively neutralising the carbon footprint associated with paper usage.
2) Forest Conservation
The funds generated from carbon-balanced paper sales are typically directed toward conservation efforts that protect critical habitats. For instance, many carbon-balanced papers support organisations like the World Land Trust, which works to safeguard tropical forests under threat.
3) Protect biodiversity
Of course, it’s not just about saving the trees! By preserving natural habitats, carbon-balanced paper contributes to protecting wildlife and promoting biodiversity. Forests are home to countless species, many of which are endangered due to deforestation and habitat loss.
Supporting carbon-balanced initiatives helps ensure that these ecosystems remain intact, providing a sanctuary for wildlife.
4) Educational Opportunities
Using carbon-balanced paper can serve as an educational tool, raising awareness about environmental issues with students. You can use these exercise books as a catalyst to highlight the importance of sustainability, teaching children about how their actions can impact the planet.
Final Thoughts
We’re incredibly proud of the results we’ve achieved so far, and we hope this inspires more businesses to adapt their approach and think about their impact on the planet!