There is often a misconception about the effects paper has on the environment. When people think about paper they imagine trees being chopped down and paper being thrown away once it has been used. While it is true that trees are used to make paper, many people do not consider that they are also replanted and in greater numbers than what was harvested.
- The forest products industry plants more than 1.7 million trees per day. (Paper Because)
- In 1990, the US forest and paper products industry voluntarily established a goal of recovering 40 percent of the paper consumed in the US. That goal was achieved in 1996. The industry went on to establish a 50 percent recovery goal, which was achieved in 2003, and a 55 percent recovery goal by 2012. The recovery rate reached 56 percent in 2007 — five years ahead of schedule — and the industry has set a new 60 percent recovery goal by 2012. Since 1994, significantly more paper has been recovered in America than landfilled. (EPA)
- For every TON of paper recycled approximately 17 trees, over 7,000 gallons of water and over 450 gallons of oil are saved. (EPA)
- Once Printed, a piece of paper (book, magazine etc) can be kept and referenced when needed without having to reproduce it.
- A common misconception is that when trees are cut down to be used for paper production they are unable to be replaced. In reality, trees are a renewable resource like crops used for food. When harvested more are planted in order to repeat the process.
Earth Day And The Greener Initiative
Not only do we join in every year on April 22nd (Earth Day) to recognize the importance of protecting our environment for future generations, we also practice what we preach as a part of our daily operations.
In 2015, we added the Komori GL840 Press to our facility. With this addition we are not only better serving our clients we are Saving the Environment.
An Environmentally Conscious Printer
- Printing on certified forest friendly papers
- FSC Certified (Forest Stewardship Council)
- Recycling over 450 TONS of waste paper yearly
- Recycling 1200 gallons of waste ink and 500 gallons of waste solvent yearly, Recycled into alternative fuel solutions for other industries
- Recycling 35 TONS aluminum yearly
- Recycling 12 TONS corrugated cardboard yearly
- Recycling over 3 TONS plastics/yr (bottles, skids wrap, banding)
- Safely recycle all obsolete electronics
We are Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified by the Rainforest Alliance, which means we’ve passed and maintain rigorous standards that ensure we are good stewards of our forests. FSC® certified printed materials are available. Our license code is FSC® C103418.