[Cohoes, NY] – Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. presented Dallas, TX–based Half Price Books with a Mohawk Windpower Award in recognition of the retail chain’s continued support of sustainable business practices.

A longtime advocate for ecological awareness, Half Price Books is a15-state, 150-store retail chain that purchases and sells a unique variety of new and used books, music, movies and games. By reusing, recycling and reselling resources, Half Price Books helps to keep items from ending up in the landfill.

Mohawk presented Half Price Books with this award in support of the company’s environmental efforts. In 2008 Half Price Books purchased over 17,000 pounds of Via 100% PC Cool White Text & Cover through Clampitt Paper Company. Manufactured with Green-e renewable windpower, this choice has made a significant environmental impact.

Savings derived from using post-consumer waste recycled fiber in lieu of virgin fiber:
168.27 trees preserved for the future 485.89 lbs. waterborne waste not created
71,476 gallons wastewater flow saved 7,909 lbs. solid waste not created
15,572 lbs. net greenhouse gases prevented 119,190,400 BTUs energy not consumed

Savings derived from choosing a paper from Mohawk's windpower portfolio:
8,091 lbs. air emissions not generated

The fossil fuel equivalent for this amount of wind energy:
3 barrels crude oil unused

This amount of wind energy is equivalent to:
Planting 547 trees or not driving 8,764 miles

“We thank Half Price Books and Clampitt Paper Company for their partnership and their commitment to the environment, and hope to continue providing them with responsible paper choices in the future,” said Thomas O’Connor, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mohawk Fine Papers.

For more information, visit www.mohawkpaper.com or call 1-800 the mill.

About Mohawk
Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is the largest manufacturer of premium printing, writing and digital paper in North America. Signature grades include Strathmore®, Beckett®, Mohawk SuperfineTM, Via®, BriteHue, Carnival, Synergy, Solutions, Nekoosa Linen, Mohawk Color Copy® and proprietary Inxwell® products, Navajo® and Options®. Mohawk is also the exclusive marketer of Kromekote and Knightkote, premium coated brands manufactured by Smart Papers.

Mohawk engineers its papers to provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web and digital printing. Uses for Mohawk papers include corporate reports, corporate identity systems, brochures, packaging, invitations and announcements. Mohawk Digital Papers are also used in on-demand photo books, personalized direct mail and custom packaging. Mohawk offers reams and envelopes through its e-commerce site at mohawkpaperstore.com.

A certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise and leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first U.S. paper mill to offset 100% of its electricity with windpower renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Also offered are recycled papers certified by Green Seal and papers certified to the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) standards by SmartWood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance. FSC certification ensures responsible use of forest resources.

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