We make our own paper

Clairefontaine is one of the only European manufacturer making its own paper for its own products. This guarantees not only consistent quality, but also controls the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.

Materials sourced from certified sustainable forests

Clairefontaine paper is made from pulp and wood by-products from forests independently certified.

Better manufacturing process

Clairefontaine has reduced its water consumption through an advanced recycling method. The water is returned to the River Meurthe cleaner than when it arrived at the mill. The water is so clean when it is returned to the river people can swim, boat and fish downstream within sight of the mill.

No bleaching

Our paper is chlorine-free. A gift of nature, a mineral called calcium carbonate gives Clairefontaine paper its famous trademark qualities of extra white and ultra smooth.

Natural inks

The ink used in all Clairefontaine and Rhodia products abides by the most stringent European environmental standards. The inks are water-based and made from vegetable oil pigments.

We supply most of our own energy

Clairefontaine operates a dual power generation system (electricity and steam) which supplies 80% of the mill’s needs.

Commitment to waste reduction and recycling

Through a plan for improving sorting at source and recycling/transforming, Clairefontaine has reduced the quantity of solid waste produced by the plant by over two-thirds. Packaging is designed to produce the least waste (returnable containers, bulk packaging, etc.) The waste from the water treatment plant is converted into agricultural compost. This is a first for the paper industry.

The Clairefontaine mill has been making paper since 1858 and stationery products since 1890.