Business Management - Sustainability

IN ONE of RR Donnelley’s private mail handling and logistics facilities, the largest operation of its kind in the world, an employee exits a section of the interior space, and the lights over that area turn off…automatically. A global enterprise elects to have RR Donnelley produce printing using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certified papers, and it responds in its plants in Mexico, Canada, the United States and China. A fan that cools a press used to run continuously. Now, it intelligently senses when heat needs to be dissipated and runs only as required. Instead of being discarded, damaged wooden pallets are

TORONTO—February 25, 2008—Participants in a unique study of bird populations that is expected to improve forestry practices in Canada’s Acadian forests have received the first-ever Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Leadership in Conservation Research Award. SFI President and CEO Kathy Abusow presented the award today to UPM-Kymmene Inc., a global leader in magazine paper production; Time Inc., the world’s largest magazine publisher; the Université de Moncton; the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources; The Nature Conservancy of Canada, and Bird Studies Canada. “This is a truly unique project involving the landowner, academics, conservation groups, forest companies and the customer, all committed to using

TEGERNSEE, GERMANY—FEBRUARY 13, 2008—Sun Chemical has today unveiled the first details of its plans for Drupa at the PrintCity Media Event in Tegernsee, Germany, which will involve world-leading innovations covering the publication, packaging, commercial and industrial sectors. Quality, service and innovation – as well as environmental issues – will be top of the agenda for Sun Chemical’s offering at Drupa, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 29 May to 11 June. Sun Chemical’s pioneering inks will be used on many of the presses that will be running at the exhibition - and there will be numerous surprises for visitors to Sun Chemical’s 600sq

ARCDALE, NC—JANUARY 14, 2008—Vecoplan, a worldwide leader in size reduction technology, introduces the RG 70-S industrial shredder. Designed specifically for processing paper and plastic waste for reclamation and recycling, large extruder purgings, large reject parts, trim scraps, baled or loose film, synthetic fiber, carpet, wood processing scrap, medical waste, and cardboard. The RG 70-S features a larger rotor diameter and taller feed ram that dramatically improves the throughput and overall processing efficiency of bulky scrap materials, and other large dimension waste products. The RG 70-S features true dump and run operation, so entire containers of waste can be fed into its hopper. The hopper,

In September I wrote a column about environmental sustainability, saying that it is red hot and “everyone is talking about it.” It’s no longer just talk. According to “Outlook 2008,” a special report from B to B Magazine - The Magazine for Leading Marketing Strategists (www.btobonline.com), “going green” is becoming a mainstream goal for corporations. It identified green marketing as the most important marketing challenge that organizations will face in 2008.

Large corporations are pumping millions of dollars into positioning themselves as responsible. The widespread belief is that environmentally sustainable efforts will be rewarded by customers/consumers. So, of course the goal of these efforts

COHOES, NY—11/15/07—The Environmental Protection Agency has once again recognized Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. for its commitment to the use of renewable energy sources. On October 22nd, the EPA presented Mohawk with a 2007 Green Power Leadership Award in the category of Green Power Partner of the Year. The annual award, which was presented at the Annual National Renewable Energy marketing Conference in Philadelphia, recognizes leading national green power purchasers for their contribution to helping advance the development of the nation’s green power market. “Through our preeminent use of renewable energy products, we are doing our part to reduce our nations

BUZZ WORDS come and go, especially at Graph Expo, where they’re here one year and gone the next. “Sustainability” is not a buzz word. It’s a commitment—and it’s here to stay. While printers and vendors alike were talking all things “green” at the show, much of the excitement was coming from paper and ink manufacturers, who have been at the head of the eco movement, having spent the past several years investing heavily in R&D on new lines of environmentally friendly products. Now, many of these suppliers have become pioneers and leaders in the ever-growing sustainability campaign. The following is a sampling of some

I study trends of major print media buyers. For the past few years, print buyers were most interested in learning about digital and variable data printing. While the interest in that topic isn’t waning, the hottest—and perhaps more ubiquitous—topic of interest is sustainability, including green printing and social responsibility. Sustainability is red hot. Everyone is talking about it.

The adoption of new technologies, workflows and solutions is typically slow, particularly on the printers’ side. Despite that history, we’re seeing evidence of very fast adoption as large corporations are moving quickly to create sustainability programs. An obvious target for these programs is print promotions.

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CHICAGO—August 21, 2007—At Graph Expo 2007, Sun Chemical will showcase innovative solutions that can drive bigger profits while improving environmental performance at “Club Oasis,” an informal setting at booth 2819 in which guests can talk with Sun Chemical professionals away from the chaos of the show floor. Sun Chemical Club Oasis visitors will see new products and solutions that demonstrate Sun Chemical’s commitment to environmental sustainability, through the development of solutions that meet end-users’ stringent VOC requirements, lower energy use and waste reduction. These high-performance products include inks, coatings and chemistries that help to turn commercial printing, publications, packaging, and screen printing companies

BENNINGTON, NW—August 1, 2007—Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. announces that all its Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging Papers are made using 100% renewable electrical energy and are manufactured carbon neutral. Monadnock is continuing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing by making significant investments to continue to reduce its carbon footprint and overall environmental impact. “In 2006, 49% of our electricity was self-generated”, says Michelle Hamm, Manager of Environmental Services. “Since 1904, Monadnock has derived much of its energy from mill owned and operated low-impact hydroelectric generation facilities, and Monadnock remains committed to the use of low-impact hydroelectric power.” Monadnock has made a considerable investment in Green-e