Colored Papers

Have a question? See our Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the page or call or email us at 800.932.7715 and sales@dolphinblue.com

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is buying post consumer recycled products important?
• You will be surprised by how much impact you make when buying post consumer recycled products! In addition to saving some trees, your purchase will:
  - Save energy wasted in harvesting virgin materials 
  - Preserve oxygen-producing forests 
  - Eliminate landfill waste 
  - Prevent harmful dioxins, furans, chlorines, and other carcinogens from entering    our ecosystem, our water, our food, and our lives. 
  - Help create a sustainable planet!

• How much post consumer recycled content do your colored printer papers contain?
• Every colored printer paper Dolphin Blue provides contains a minimum of 30% post consumer recycled content. Our papers possess other great environmentally friendly qualities, like FSC certification, Green Seal certification, and being made in the USA.

• Are your products American made?
• Yes! Dolphin Blue's products are only made in the United States. Buying American made products is important in fostering strong local economies. Buying local provides jobs for your neighbors and creates prosperity for your community. Sourcing only American made items significantly reduces the environmental footprint of our products, saving great amounts of fuel and resources otherwise used to transport foreign made products from overseas.

• What machines are compatible with your recycled colored printer papers?
• Every one of our recycled colored papers are guaranteed to run on all inkjet and laser printers capable of handling the specific paper weight purchased. If you do experience a problem, call us and we'll make good on our word!

• What brands of recycled color papers do you carry?
• We provide premium quality recycled colored papers from the paper mill. These papers come in a variety of weights, ranging from 20 lb bond multi-use weight to heavier, 80 lb cover stocks for sturdier professional pieces.

• What paper weight is best for my use?
• We provide a variety of colored paper weights to choose from. Our 20 lb multipurpose bond paper is great for copier and printer use. Papers in 60 and 70 lb text weights are perfect for home printed stationary, letters, and letterhead. Our colored 65 and 80 lb cover stock papers are great choices for flyers, brochures, business cards, and professional pieces. We recommend consulting your printer information materials before selecting a heavier paper weight. Every recycled colored paper we provide lists the paper's weight to ensure you're making the best choice. These papers are of exceptional quality, and produce pieces equal to those of fine stationery papers.

• What sizes are available for your recycled colored papers?
• Our colored papers come in the standard 8 1/2" x 11 and are suitable for use in any laser and inkjet printer capable of handling the specified paper weight.

• What quantities are available for your recycled colored papers?
• We try to meet the demands of every customer, no matter their size or order quantity. We offer recycled colored papers in ream and carton sizes. Be sure to look at each product carefully for detailed information regarding the sheet count for the quantity you're ordering.

• Are your recycled colored papers suitable for archival use?
• Many of our papers are great for long-term storage and archival use. Look for papers that are acid-free and lignin-free, which are made specifically to ensure the paper does not yellow or discolor with age.

• What does Green Seal certified mean?
• Green Seal certified products contain a host of environmental qualities, like containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content, being processed without chlorine, and packed in materials with minimal chemical levels. All Green Seal products are certified and monitored to assure their sustainable attributes.