When you think of environmentally friendly, green solutions, chances are flexographic and digital printing does not come immediately to mind. Well, think again.
Model Graphics takes responsibility for our part in ensuring the products we create for our customers leave as small a footprint on our environment as possible. We examine every project with an eye towards creating a more environmentally friendly solution without sacrificing brand integrity. Can the label be reduced in size? Are we able to use biodegradable packing materials to ship finished product? Is a digitally printed solution that requires no printing plates yet retains high quality a better solution?
Brand success comes in many forms. Doing our part to preserve resources and reduce costs for our customers is an important aspect of brand success. It is appreciated by our customers and the public who purchases our customers products.
To learn more on how responsible flexographic printers like Model have partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce pollutants and improve the world we live in, www.epa.gov
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to responsible management of the world’s forest. FSC “chain of custody” certifications validate that every step of a product’s manufacturing process – from the harvesting of raw materials to production of the final product follows stringent FSC policies ensuring responsible forest management. The FSC standards represent the world’s strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. For more information, visit www.fsc.org
The Ancient Forest Friendly certification initiative was founded in 1999 in an effort to protect the world’s ancient and endangered forest. The organization aims to shift corporate demand – and use, from traditionally forested papers to ecologically sustainable paper products while reducing overall consumption. For more information, visit www.ancientforestfriendly.com
The Green-e logo is the nationally recognized symbol for certified renewable energy. Green-g is the nation’s leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy and companies that use renewable energy. For more information, visit www.green-e.org
The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. In addition, the Rainforest Alliance works to strengthen supply chains and build market linkages for certified wood and forest products, by helping companies incorporate sustainability into their sourcing strategies. For more information, visit www.rainforest-alliance.org
