Business Management - Sustainability
April 22, 2015 at 12:18 pm
Today we take time out to honor the third rock from the sun with one of the lesser-heralded holidays: Earth Day. Naturally, the printing industry takes a lot of heat for using practices that are not conducive to Mother Earth.
April 22, 2015 at 10:37 am
In celebration of Earth Day, Allied Printing Services in Manchester, CT, is in the process of installing 4,591 solar panels on the roof of its 275,000-square-foot facility. This use of solar power will have the equivalent carbon offset effect of planting 27,000 acres of trees.
April 21, 2015 at 12:26 pm
SGIA is the first printing trade association to join the EPA’s SmartWay Program that was created to reduce transportation emissions.
April 20, 2015 at 10:46 am
Mohawk has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 'National Top 100 List' of Green Power Users for the 10th year in a row. Mohawk was selected for using wind power to meet 100 percent of its electricity use. "I applaud Mr. O'Connor, and his entire team at Mohawk Fine Papers for their commitment to sustainability, local jobs and economic development in the Capital Region," said Congressman Paul Tonko.
April 17, 2015 at 11:41 am
A new infographic from Two Sides North America uses engaging images to present key facts about the relationship between paper and sustainable forestry. The infographic can be downloaded for free and Two Sides encourages people to share it in celebration of Earth Day.
April 14, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Sappi North America’s 2014 Sustainability Report details the company’s environmentally responsible achievements.
March 24, 2015
Pictorial Offset has closed its doors in Carlstadt, NJ, after a 78-year-run. Operated by brothers and managing partners Don, Gary and Lester Samuels, the closure ended their printing industry family legacy and eliminated 113 job positions.
March 20, 2015 at 11:32 am
FutureMark plans to shut down its Manistique, MI, Mill operations, according to a filing with the state.
March 16, 2015 at 2:09 pm
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative has recognized Agfa Graphics.
March 13, 2015 at 11:20 am
SGIA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Sustainability Recognition Program Award.
