The Blanket Renewal Program from Enviro Image Solutions helps make the printing of newspapers more sustainable by reducing the amount of blankets that end up in landfills. In fact, the program has been such a success at Pacific Press that the renewed blankets last almost six months on press with no compromise to print quality.
Congressman Paul Tonko presented Mohawk Fine Papers with Congressional Recognition for its longstanding environmental achievements, including a 20-year affiliation as a manufacturer of Green Seal-Certified Papers. The company was also recently recognized by Green Seal, which is celebrating its 25-Anniversary.
Most consumers want a paper option for their bills and statements. Like earlier studies carried out in the United States and the United Kingdom, a recent nationwide survey conducted for Two Sides US by the research firm Toluna showed that 64 percent of consumers say they would not choose a company that did not offer a paper bill option and 88 percent want to be able to switch between electronic and paper bills without difficulty or cost.
The latest commercial printer in North America to join the Agfa Graphics environmental recognition program, GreenWorks, is The Salem Printing Co. in Salem, VA, for its use of eco-friendly plates from Agfa Graphics. The program honors customers who demonstrate their commitment to the environment while promoting sustainable technologies, products and practices within the graphic arts industry.
With an extensive history of being an environmental steward, outdoor clothing company Patagonia has chosen to print its latest catalog on 100 percent recycled paper. The catalog was produced by Arandell Corp. on a Roland Enviro 100 Satin sheet made by Cascades.
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. has announced that it has joined the non-profit organization Two Sides North America. Kay Du Fernandez, Konica Minolta’s vice president of strategic business development, will also serve on Two Sides’ Sustainability Committee.
From environmental efforts to help minimize its carbon footprint, to industry-leading imaging products, Canon U.S.A. has been honored by many top accolades for its efforts both in the market and in the office.
At the upcoming GRAPH EXPO 14 in Chicago, Prisco (Printers’ Service) will showcase several of the components of its "Go Green with Prisco" solutions for reducing environmental impact at its booth.
Canon U.S.A. was recognized for its environmental and sustainable efforts with two prestigious green rankings. Canon has placed 26 out of 50 on Interbrand's 2014 Best Global Green Brands, and 125 out of 500 on Newsweek's 2014 Green Rankings, placing the company in the top 25 percent for Newsweek's 2014 list.
