Choosing recycled paper should not feel like guessing.
If sustainability matters to your business, the better question is not just whether recycled paper is available. The real question is how it prints, what it looks like, and whether it fits the job you are ordering.
Laser Sharp offers a lineup of Canadian-made 100% recycled paper options that can be selected from the paper dropdown on supported products. The current page lists these recycled stocks:
On your current page, this paper is described as being made in Canada from 100% recycled paper fibre. That makes it a practical option for businesses that want to keep both the paper source and the environmental positioning aligned with a Canadian-made print choice.
Recycled paper is usually chosen for one of two reasons.
The first is environmental preference. Some businesses want to reduce the use of virgin paper fibre and make a more visibly responsible stock choice.
The second is brand fit. Recycled paper can support the look and feel of organizations that want a more natural, less glossy, less polished finish. That can work especially well for community groups, sustainability-focused brands, educational material, and printed pieces where texture and tone matter more than a bright white surface. Your current page frames sustainability as the main reason to choose this stock.
This is the part customers actually need to know.
Your current page says these recycled stocks are made for digital press printing, so they are suitable for the same modern production environment as other paper options. It also says they are generally uncoated and may not feel quite as smooth as some other sheets.
That means you should expect:
Your current page explains the main tradeoff well: the printing itself remains sharp, but the background sheet may not be as white or as heavily bleached as other papers. That matters because lighter colours and white areas in the artwork may not stand out the same way they would on a brighter white stock.
That does not make recycled paper worse. It just means it has a different look.
If you want the brightest possible white background, recycled stock may not be the best fit. If you want a more natural paper appearance and the sustainability angle matters, it can be an excellent choice.
Use a matte text stock when the project is more paper-like and flexible, such as flyers, inserts, booklet pages, or brochure interiors.
Use a matte cover stock when the piece needs more stiffness and durability, such as postcards, covers, handouts, or thicker promotional pieces.
Your current recycled paper page lists three matte text weights and two matte cover weights, which gives enough range for both lighter paper applications and sturdier print pieces.
Recycled paper is a strong fit when:
A different stock may be the better choice when:
The best paper choice is not about ideals alone. It still has to fit the job.
If the artwork is designed around a soft, natural, matte look, recycled paper can support that very well. If the artwork depends on bright white contrast or a more polished surface, another stock may serve the piece better.
That is the right way to choose paper: based on the result you want, not just the label on the sheet.
If you want a Canadian-made recycled paper option, look for the recycled stocks in the paper dropdown on supported products. Laser Sharp’s current page says these papers are available across multiple products, and the business identifies itself on-site as an independently owned print shop in Richmond, BC, serving Metro Vancouver.
If the stock choice is straightforward, order online. If the project is unusual or the paper choice is critical to the final result, request a quote before ordering.
Is the recycled paper actually made in Canada?
Yes. Your current page describes it as Canadian-made paper using 100% recycled fibre.
Will recycled paper still print clearly?
Yes. Your current page says it is made for digital press printing and that the print remains clear and high definition.
Does recycled paper look different from standard paper?
Usually, yes. The page says it may be less smooth and less white than other stocks because it is uncoated and not as heavily bleached.
What recycled paper weights are available?
The page currently lists 70lb, 80lb, and 100lb matte text, plus 10pt and 13pt matte cover.
When should I avoid recycled paper?
It may not be the best choice when the artwork depends on a very bright white background or a smoother coated finish. That follows directly from the way your current page describes the stock.
