Today it is fashionable to be a tree hugger, and all we can say is “it’s about time!” In 1995, our company started reviewing our waste stream and looking for ways to reduce our “footprint.” Back then, we didn’t know what a footprint was, but we knew that wasteful consumption was probably not good for the earth. So we started using recycled products whenever possible, and recycling our waste. Fortunately, the rest of the world is catching on and our options for earth-friendly solutions increase daily.

REDUCE:

• Print jobs are sequenced by size and color in order to save time and reduce ink waste.
• Computers are ACPI (Advance Configuration Power Interface) to reduce power consumption.
• Direct to plate prepress eliminates film use.
• Skylights in warehouse utilize natural lighting and all incandescent bulbs have been replaced with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs.

REUSE:

• We purchase only recycled copy paper and all paper waste is shredded for packing material.
• All skids and roll cores are returned for reuse.
• We purchase only all-recycled printing solvents.

RECYCLE:

• We recycle 18,000 lbs. of corrugated cardboard annually.
• All fluorescent lamps and digital press ink canisters are recycled.
• We recycle 14,362 lbs. of printing plates and more than 450 lbs. of leaf plates annually.

RESPONSIBLE:

• We use renewable soybeans based inks.
• We constantly test and develop greener products.
• We meet or exceed all environmental regulations.
• We maintain a nature trail for employees’ use.
• We subsidize employee wellness programs and support charitable needs within our community.
• We base our supply chain decisions on this simple philosophy:
  • 1st Choice - products that are both 100% PCW (post consumer waste) recycled and 100% recyclable
  • 2nd Choice - products that are majority PCW recylced and 100% recyclable
  • 3rd Choice - products that are easily recycled
  • 4th Choice - products that improve your product