Description
Create 8.5 x 11 recycled brochures with a natural, uncoated finish and full-color custom printing.
These brochures are printed on 80lb Enviro stock containing 30% post-consumer recycled material, making them a strong choice for businesses and organizations looking to incorporate recycled-content paper into their printed marketing materials.
Unlike gloss or matte-coated brochures, Enviro brochures have no coating. The uncoated surface creates a more natural paper look with minimal shine, making it especially suitable for informational materials, nonprofit communications, community programs, educational pieces, and brands that prefer a simple, organic presentation.
Print your brochure in full color on one or both sides and customize it with your own branding, photography, text, illustrations, contact information, QR codes, and calls to action.
Ideal Uses
8.5 x 11 Enviro brochures work particularly well for:
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Nonprofit and fundraising campaigns
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Environmental organizations
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Sustainability-focused businesses
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Community programs
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Educational materials
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Church and outreach programs
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Healthcare information
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Local business marketing
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Event programs
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Product and service information
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Visitor and tourism information
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Presentation folder inserts
80lb Enviro Uncoated Paper
These brochures are printed on 80lb Enviro uncoated stock containing 30% post-consumer recycled material.
Because the paper has no additional coating, it provides a more natural, less reflective appearance than gloss or coated matte brochure stocks.
The uncoated surface works especially well with:
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Text-forward layouts
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Natural or minimalist branding
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Illustrations
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Muted color palettes
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Informational graphics
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Educational content
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Cause-based messaging
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Organic or environmentally focused designs
Full-color artwork can still be printed on uncoated paper, but colors typically have a softer, less reflective appearance than they do on coated gloss stock. This can be an advantage when the goal is a more natural or understated presentation.
8.5 x 11 Brochure Size
The 8.5" x 11" measurement refers to the open, unfolded sheet size.
This familiar letter-size format provides enough room for detailed information while remaining compact and easy to distribute after folding.
An 8.5 x 11 brochure works well for pieces that will be handed out, included in presentation folders, displayed at events, mailed with other materials, or distributed directly to customers and supporters.
Folding Options
Depending on your selected configuration, 8.5 x 11 Enviro brochures can be folded into several formats.
Half Fold
A Half Fold brochure folds the sheet once through the center, creating four printable panels when both sides are used.
The larger panels work well for:
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Programs
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Product information
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Service overviews
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Educational materials
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Menus
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Event information
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Simple presentation-style layouts
Tri-Fold
A Tri-Fold brochure divides the sheet into three sections and creates six printable panels when both sides are used.
This format is useful when information needs to be organized into several distinct sections, such as:
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Organization overview
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Services
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Programs
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Benefits
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Contact information
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Calls to action
Tri-fold brochures are especially practical for nonprofit, healthcare, tourism, education, and local business materials.
Z-Fold
A Z-Fold brochure uses alternating folds to create an accordion-style opening.
Like a tri-fold, it provides six printable panels when both sides are used, but the opening sequence is different.
Z-fold brochures are useful for:
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Step-by-step information
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Maps
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Timelines
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Schedules
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Program details
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Service categories
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Educational content
8-Page / 4-Panel Fold
An 8-page, four-panel configuration provides additional sections for more detailed information while still beginning with a single 8.5 x 11 printed sheet.
This format can work well for compact guides, detailed programs, instructional content, and information that benefits from being separated into smaller sections.
Full-Color Custom Printing
Print your Enviro brochures in full-color CMYK on one side or both sides.
Two-sided printing allows you to use every available panel and organize your content into a complete interior and exterior design.
Customize your brochure with your own:
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Logo and branding
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Photography
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Illustrations
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Product or service information
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Program details
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Statistics and charts
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Contact information
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QR codes
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Maps
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Event details
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Calls to action
Why Choose Recycled Uncoated Brochures?
Contains Post-Consumer Recycled Material
80lb Enviro stock contains 30% post-consumer recycled material, giving organizations an alternative to brochure stocks made without post-consumer recycled content.
Natural Uncoated Appearance
With no gloss, UV, or matte coating added, the paper maintains a more natural surface and understated presentation.
Well Suited for Informational Content
The low-shine surface makes Enviro brochures a strong choice for text, programs, educational information, organizational messaging, and detailed content.
A Good Fit for Sustainability-Focused Branding
Organizations whose messaging emphasizes conservation, community programs, responsible sourcing, environmental initiatives, or sustainability may prefer the visual character of recycled uncoated paper.
Full-Color Customization
Choosing recycled-content stock does not mean limiting your design to black and white. These brochures can still be printed in full-color CMYK with your own branding, graphics, photographs, and messaging.
Enviro vs. Matte vs. Gloss Brochures
Choosing between Enviro, matte, and gloss brochures primarily comes down to the appearance and paper characteristics you want.
Enviro Uncoated provides a natural, non-coated surface and contains 30% post-consumer recycled material. It is a strong choice for organizations looking for recycled-content paper or a more organic visual style.
Matte brochures provide a smooth, coated surface with restrained shine and a polished professional appearance.
Gloss brochures have a more noticeable sheen and are especially useful when photography, saturated colors, and visual impact are major priorities.
The right option depends on your artwork, brand, audience, and the impression you want the finished piece to create.
What Is an Enviro Brochure?
An Enviro brochure is a custom printed brochure produced on recycled-content uncoated paper.
This 8.5 x 11 version is printed on 80lb Enviro stock containing 30% post-consumer recycled material. Because the paper has no additional coating, it retains a more natural surface than gloss or coated matte brochures.
The brochure can be folded into multiple panels, allowing businesses and organizations to present marketing, educational, program, service, or cause-related information in a compact printed format.
Artwork Guidelines
Prepare your artwork specifically for the fold configuration you plan to order.
For best printing results:
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Submit a print-ready PDF.
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Create artwork in CMYK color mode.
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Use high-resolution images at approximately 300 DPI.
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Include the required bleed.
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Keep important text and graphics safely away from trim and fold lines.
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Embed or outline all fonts.
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Use the appropriate 8.5 x 11 template for your selected fold.
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Carefully check interior and exterior panel orientation before submitting your file.
Because Half Fold, Tri-Fold, Z-Fold, and four-panel configurations use different panel layouts, artwork should be prepared according to the template for the fold selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Enviro brochure?
An Enviro brochure is printed on recycled-content uncoated paper. This product uses 80lb Enviro stock containing 30% post-consumer recycled material.
Are these brochures made from recycled paper?
The 80lb Enviro stock contains 30% post-consumer recycled material.
Are Enviro brochures coated?
No. This product has no coating, giving the paper a natural, low-shine appearance.
What size are these brochures?
The brochure begins as an 8.5" x 11" open sheet. Its finished dimensions depend on the fold selected.
What folds are available?
Available configurations include Half Fold, Tri-Fold, Z-Fold, and an 8-page/four-panel fold.
Can recycled brochures be printed in full color?
Yes. These brochures support full-color CMYK printing on one side or both sides.
What is the difference between Enviro and matte brochures?
Enviro brochures are printed on uncoated recycled-content stock with no additional coating. Matte brochures use a smooth coated finish that creates a more refined surface while keeping shine relatively low.
What is the difference between Enviro and gloss brochures?
Enviro brochures have an uncoated, natural-looking surface. Gloss brochures use coated paper with more sheen, which can make photographs and saturated colors appear more vivid.
Who should choose Enviro brochures?
They are particularly suitable for nonprofits, environmental organizations, schools, community programs, sustainable brands, local businesses, churches, healthcare organizations, and other groups that prefer recycled-content paper or a natural uncoated appearance.
Can I print photos on uncoated paper?
Yes. Full-color photos can be printed on uncoated stock. However, the appearance is typically softer and less reflective than photography printed on coated gloss paper.
What file should I upload?
A print-ready PDF is recommended. Prepare the artwork using the template for your specific 8.5 x 11 fold configuration.
