Agfa Graphics is re-launching its GreenWorks Accreditation Program as part of its ongoing commitment to help reduce the graphic communication industry's environmental impact. The program is designed to accredit customers in the graphic communications industry in North America, who achieve greener outcomes through technology, products, services and practices.
It helps to know the many guidelines, regulations and standards that govern sustainable forest management in North America. These are important to keep in mind given that we all benefit tremendously from forest products, whether it is paper, lumber or the multitude of other products that are derived from wood.
The latest corporate sustainability report has been released by Sun Chemical, which introduces a new internal Web-based data collecting system designed to improve metrics reporting and highlights many examples of renewable projects being implemented at various Sun Chemical production facilities worldwide.
In honor of Earth Day, Memjet is offering tips on how organizations can make their existing print operation more environmentally friendly. "With a few very easy changes and enhancements to existing product lines, programs and initiatives, and by incorporating digital technology, companies can substantially minimize their impact on the environment," relayed Len Lauer, CEO of Memjet.
This Earth Day, Mohawk is also recognizing a significant 20-year environmental anniversary as a manufacturer of Green Seal-Certified Papers. Green Seal Certification is a process that ensures that a product meets rigorous performance, health and environmental criteria.
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company has been recognized for its work in the areas of sustainability and safety by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)-Chicago with a 2014 Sustainability Silver Award. "We are extremely honored to receive this award in these two critically important areas," said Michael D. Manzella, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer environmental, health, safety and quality at RR Donnelley.
xpedx has earned the Energy Star designation at its locations in Lakeland, FL, and Knoxville, TN. These facilities meet strict energy performance standards, use less energy, are less expensive to operate and cause fewer greenhouse gas emissions than peer facilities.
As a forest owner I’ve accumulated a number of books on trees, but the one that I reach for the most is Glen Blouin's "An Eclectic Guide to Trees East of the Rockies." It’s a very thorough book on Eastern tree species and discusses the cultural and economic value of trees throughout documented history. In my next few blogs I would like to share with you a few sections of Glen’s book because they may help put the topic of “trees and paper” in perspective.
Canopy is releasing the second Green Print Leadership Survey, updated with valuable input from last year’s printer participants and numerous large print customers. This survey gives North America’s leading printers the opportunity to lay out their green credentials and reap the resulting business rewards.
The debate about how to handle packaging at its end-of-life shows no end in sight. The National Waste & Recycling Association released a new industry position opposing local and state government mandates regarding product stewardship for printed paper and packaging.
“Advocates may promote legislation mandating ‘product stewardship’ programs for printed paper and packaging as a way to increase recycling rates and make retailers ‘pay’ for recycling—but these kinds of programs are rife with pitfalls and unintended consequences,” said Sharon H. Kneiss, president and CEO of Waste & Recycling.
Waste & Recycling’s position paper raised several concerns on product stewardship programs for printed paper
