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Printing & Paper Facts
From recycling to energy usage, Professional Printers is making great strides in reducing our environmental footprint by:
b Recycling printing plates,
all scrap paper, overruns, cardboard packaging, wooden pallets, soda cans, plastics, printer cartridges, old computer equipment and cell phones
b Reducing the impact of chemicals by using eco-friendly vegetable-based inks, alcohol- free chemistry and aqueous coatings
b Recovering and repurposing used and old inks as well as chemistry into fuel oil
b Sequencing print jobs by ink color, to save on ink changes and reduce waste
b Using biodegradable packaging materials and waste paper instead of petroleum-based foam peanuts
b Using a higher percentage of
paper grades that are recycled, post-consumer and from forest certified responsible sources
b Educating employees on environmental issues, recycling procedures and certification training
b Purchasing products, materials and services from individuals and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to
sustainability
b Gaining third-party certification credentials
Sustainability Fact
“54.7 percent of all paper in the U.S. is currently recycled.”
Source: www.printgrowstrees.org