Separate components
Identify removable inserts, windows and closures. Instructions should describe what the buyer actually receives.
Materials and traceability
Make the material claim specific to the order.
Recycled content, certified sourcing and recyclability answer different questions. Start with a named material and the evidence needed for the statement you intend to publish.
Ask what each claim actually describes.
| Statement | What it addresses | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled content | Fiber composition of a named grade | Supplier declaration and the stated content basis. Brown appearance is not evidence. |
| Certified sourcing | A defined sourcing and chain-of-custody system | Valid scope and order-specific claim; a mill certificate alone does not certify every converter. |
| Recyclability | Collection and processing of the finished construction | Review the destination system and the combination of layers, adhesives and components. |
| Reduced material | A change in the amount used | Compare equivalent finished performance; a lighter pack that fails in use is not an equivalent result. |
Link the statement to the selected material.
A useful record identifies supplier or grade, specification, relevant claim and the order to which it applies. Keep evidence with the approved material reference so a later substitution is visible.
For an FSC claim or label, establish the applicable chain-of-custody and trademark requirements before adding artwork. A reference to FSC in a guide is not proof of Lemon certification or a product-label authorization.
Review the finished object, not just the sheet.
Review surface treatments
Lamination, metallic decoration and coatings change the construction. Avoid a blanket claim based only on the base paper.
Compare performance
Test writing, folding, opening and protection on the proposed alternative before accepting a substitution.
Put the required evidence in the brief.
State the destination, the exact statement you need to make, acceptable material alternatives and any supporting evidence your organization requires. Material availability and eligible claims belong to the confirmed specification.
This page explains how to evaluate statements. It does not publish a certificate, a carbon calculation, a recycled-content percentage or an environmental guarantee for Lemon products.
Common questions
Does kraft color prove recycled content?
No. Brown paper may use virgin, recycled or blended fibers. Request the information for the selected grade rather than judging composition by color.
Does certified paper automatically allow a logo on my finished item?
No. The applicable supply-chain scope, claim and trademark authorization must be established for the order before the logo is added.
Sources and scope of this guide
Reviewed October 21, 2026. Industry references explain selection. The approved specification defines the actual materials, processes and acceptance conditions for your order.
- FSC: chain of custody
Traceability and claim principles; this reference is not a Lemon certificate or permission to print a certification mark.
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