SGP, a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry, announces its newest Silver Patron—Unisource Worldwide. A number of SGP Certified printers are a part of Unisource’s respect Printers Program, which connects eco-friendly printers, designers and customers that share green commitment in the supply chain.
In a stunning display of greenwashing and ignorance, a U.S. branch of Toshiba has proclaimed Oct. 23 “National No-Print Day.” To raise awareness of “the impact printing has on our planet” and “the role of paper in the workplace,” Toshiba America Business Solutions is asking people and companies not to print or copy anything that day.
The company is promoting the campaign with a series of web videos featuring Tree, an “affable spokescharacter.”
The first video has a goof: Tree is shown marking Oct. 23 on a paper calendar. But even more serious are the questions Toshiba needs to answer, such as
Nikos Kallas believes green is the printing industry's most striking color. The president of Vancouver's family-owned MET Fine Printers has been a longtime believer that a zero-waste policy, including environmentally friendly inks and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-approved paper, is not only right but profitable.
The environmental group that aimed a “Practice What You Print” campaign against National Geographic for not using recycled paper says it is now engaged in “productive discussions” with the magazine. Just two days ago, Greenpeace activists hung a huge banner showing a Sumatran tiger and the message “KFC: Stop Trashing My Home” on the fast-food chain’s corporate headquarters.
Amidst all of the Earth Day hype, Dead Tree Edition asks: So which is it, is National Geographic an environmental hero or an environmental villain? More importantly for those of us who buy paper: What exactly is “green” paper?
Resolute Forest Products and National Envelope announced a partnership that will provide customers with an expanded portfolio of solutions, including sheets using Resolute’s sustainable paper. This alliance is an integral part of both companies’ continued emphasis on providing eco-friendly solutions.
Sandy Alexander’s wide- and grand-format printing facility in Clifton, NJ, has been certified by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership. The company expects the certification to have a positive impact on its business through an increase in sales and an even greater focus on sustainability.
In the three-minute video, Fast Company Managing Editor Allegra Lagani shares how her magazine transitioned to recycled paper and improved its reputation with its readers and advertisers. “Fast Company: Obstacles and Opportunities” gives an in-depth look into how the magazine is leading the way in environmental publishing through its commitment to recycled paper.
Tucked behind a thick patch of trees, Parisleaf Printing and Design might not even be seen by passersby. But if you spend enough time in Gainesville (FL), you will be sure to see its work, as more local businesses are choosing the year-old firm because of its focus on the environment.
For every order, the company plants a minimum of ten trees, effectively producing more than what is consumed. Working with local and global organizations, Parisleaf planted 7,000 trees in 2011.
Parisleaf also uses soy—and vegetable—based inks for all of its printing, as well as 100 percent wind power for the production
The printed newspaper is, on average, a more ecological news media than an online service. This conclusion is based on a comparison of the environmental impacts of one hour of consumption of each media channel. However, taking into account actual usage volume and consumption hours at the current level, the annual environmental impacts of print media generally outweigh those of a corresponding online service.
