Green Printing
Publication Printing has established a long tradition of green initiatives even before the term was invented. Because we are located near the Elkhorn and Platte rivers and in a highly agricultural area – we have always had a strong commitment to protect our lands and waterways.
Current Green Printing Initiatives:
• We utilize paper vendors that are FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council) and committed to achieving sustainable forestry worldwide.
• We utilize vendors that are SFI certified (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and committed to training of loggers, foresters and landowners in best practices for sustainability.
• We use non-petroleum-based soy inks.
• Whenever possible, we print on recycled papers.
• We use water-based, biodegradable paper coatings.
• We use energy-saving lighting.
• We recycle all of our aluminum press plates.
• We minimize waste paper in the printing process and recycle what waste paper we do generate.
• We continuously review new products and materials that would reduce our environmental impact.
• We are members of the Printing Industries of America (PIA). An organization dedicated to educating the public about why printed products are the most renewable, recyclable and effective form of communication.
www.printing.org/valueofprint
www.printgrowstrees.org