Business Management - Sustainability

Many school administrators want to be the first to adopt new technology because they feel their schools are being judged as inadequate if they don’t keep up with changing resources. But we have to ask the question, “Are they considering all of the options that can help students succeed?”

Eric Hawkinson, director of marketing, Production Print Solutions division of Canon Solutions America, has been named to the Board of Two Sides US, a non-profit initiative by companies from the Graphic Communication Value Chain.

Unisource Worldwide has earned ENERGY STAR certification for its La Palma, CA, distribution center. "One of our sustainability goals for 2013-2014 is to evaluate the energy performance of all of our buildings through the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager model," said Jeff Rudy, president, Supply Chain for Unisource Worldwide.

Greenspun Media Group’s (GMG) publications Las Vegas Magazine, Las Vegas Weekly, VEGAS INC and Vegas2Go will begin printing on Catalyst Paper’s carbon neutral stock starting November 3, showcasing GMG’s commitment and passion to being environmentally responsible.

GMG’s inaugural issues using Sage paper will be marked on their mastheads with a special logo, informing readers of its added sustainable practices.

Appleton Coated has formed a new partnership with ConVerd, a leader in sustainable paper products for printing and signage applications based in Elk Grove Village, IL. ConVerd has chosen Appleton as a supplier providing specially designed paper for its key product GreenLight Plus!

Unisource Worldwide has released its latest "Sustainability Reimagined" report that highlights key sustainability objectives for Unisource, including the company’s environmental and social performance and sustainable governance guidelines.

Major corporate marketing departments are spreading their views on paper far and wide to promote lower cost e-billing and e-statements. These claims are harming our industry and the livelihood of millions of Americans who work in the paper value chain, from the family forest owner to the direct mail company.

As a private forest owner and someone who has made a career in the forest products industry, I have a personal agenda and a business reason to have these claims removed or changed. Based on our recent Two Sides member satisfaction survey, I also know that the vast majority of our

Attend this webinar to learn about new industry trends and how new plate options can reduce time and money spent in prepress.

Lynette Maymi, a design professional from Pompano Beach, FL, was recently named the winner of the Two Sides Eco-graphic Challenge. The contest was initiated to help develop an engaging infographic that presents facts about the sustainability of print and paper.

ABnote's Boston facility's environmental management system has been certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 14001:2004, an internationally recognized standard that encourages companies to develop and pursue rigorous best practice methodology.