Printing with the Environment in Mind

Using environmentally responsible materials

Sure, we’ve got recycled paper available for your print job. But we don’t stop there. We recycle every byproduct of the printing process we can. In addition to recycling paper and aluminum plates, we use soy-based inks and follow strict FSC chain of command to help sustain the forests.

The FSC, or Forest Stewardship Council, is a non-profit organization that promotes responsible forest management. We have Chain-of-Custody certification from the FSC, which means that we can trace your paper all the way back to its source, and that it has been handled at each step by FSC-certified, responsibly managed companies.

Even the ink we use is earth-friendly: printing inks are traditionally petroleum-based, but we use soy-based inks. Made from soybeans, these pigments not only use a renewable resource, but they are also more easily removed during the paper recycling process. Soy inks even typically produce brighter colors on paper.

Recycling what is left

So far this year we’ve recycled about 21,000 pounds of paper per month.

While the bulk of our recycling program consists of paper, we don’t stop there. We also take the aluminum plates that we use for printing to a local recycling center.

Coordinated deliveries

Print jobs need to be delivered to clients, and we plan out our delivery routes carefully to conserve gas.