Inks and Chemicals — Environmental Challenges

Targeted cities can opt for an Early Action Compact that would defer EPA rules and regulations if the cities can show compliance with the new standard by the year 2007.

Extended producer responsibility and "beyond compliance" lifecycle thinking have become the focal points as the industry strives toward greater and greater environmental and social responsibility, according to Don Carli, principal of Nima Hunter and author of "Greening of Print," a series of studies that surveys and forecasts "how trends, behaviors and predispositions toward 'beyond compliance' environmental and sustainability practices by Global 2000 companies will impact the printing, publishing and packaging industries." Carli stresses looking past minimal regulatory standards and seek out "beyond compliance" solutions that are sustainable.