Sun Prairie, Wis. (July 26, 2007) – The Paper Mill Store .com proudly announces it now uses 50% recycled shipping boxes for its outgoing orders. The new eco-friendly boxes are manufactured with 40% post-consumer waste fiber and 10% pre-consumer waste fiber as well as created with a double-walled exterior to ensure paper and envelopes reach customers in excellent condition.
“It remains important for us to create the strongest box possible while maintaining our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices,” said Brian J. Cowie, C.E.O.  “With our new shipping boxes we believe we have attained this goal. We believe small initiatives such as this will make a meaningful, positive environmental impact and will help to maintain a healthy planet for future generations. We continue to look throughout our business for products, processes and vendors that will help us achieve our goal of sustainable and low-impact practices.”
In addition to eco-friendly and reliable shipping, The Paper Mill Store offers customers same-day shipping on all in-stock items ordered by 2:00 p.m. Central Time and free shipping on orders for $250 or more. Visit thepapermillstore.com for more information on the company’s environmental and shipping policies.