Go Green (continued)
Green Printing
When reordering your office supplies and marketing materials, ask your printer for eco-friendly paper options, and look for printers that adhere to the latest environmental standards (including use of recycled papers, vegetable-based inks, energy conservation and eco-friendly recycling and waste disposal) in their printing operation.
The highest standard is FSC (Forest Service Council) certification. FSC certification confirms that the printer has completed the "chain of custody" indicating that at every point from pulp to paper mill to distributor to printer, all have received FSC Certification.
The printing and paper industries use additional symbols to certify their compliance with sustainability guidelines, including:
- Sustainable Forestry
- Recycled paper (can range from 10% - 100% recycled)
- Renewable energy
- Carbon neutral shipping
- Chlorine free manufacture
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