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Green Essentials

Green Essentials

Spirit Graphics and Printing has been at the forefront of Environmentally Green Printing practices.
We call it GREEN ESSENTIALS.

 

Here at Spirit we are very proud of our environmental accomplishments. We have a comprehensive strategy that includes:

 

 

Plate Rite

  • FSC certified. (FSC CoC certificate number: BV-CoC-080703)

  • In the process of becoming SFI certified.

  • All printing is produced with renewable (wind) energy. Click here for more information.

  • Offset all energy consumed and reduced carbon output to the environment.

  • Many recycled and elemental chlorine-free paper stocks available.

  • Relocated our facility to save time, gas and energy in our personal commutes.

  • Computer to Plate (CPT) Processing Technology
    (Eliminates film, plate and proof processing. Saves time, money and the environment)

  • Recycle 100% of our high grade aluminum pressplates.

  • Recycle up to 90% of our paper waste and Trimmings.

  • Use low and no volatile organic compound (VOC) inks.

  • Use low VOC press wash that is well below the states limit of VOC's allowed.

 

 

 

Certifications and Memberships

 

Forest Stewardship Council
In many forests around the world, logging still contributes to habitat destruction, water pollution, displacement of indigenous peoples, and violence against people who work in the forest and the wildlife that dwells there. Many consumers of wood and paper, and many forest products companies believe that the link between logging and these negative impacts can be broken, and that forests can be managed and protected at the same time. Forest Stewardship Council certification is one way to improve the practice of forestry.
FSC CoC Certificate Number: BV-CoC-080703

Sustainable Forestry Initiative
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program is based on the premise that responsible environmental behavior and sound business decisions can co-exist. SFI program participants practice sustainable forestry on all the lands they manage. They also influence millions of additional acres through the training of loggers and foresters in best management practices and landowner outreach programs. This unique commitment to sustainable forestry recognizes that all forest landowners, not just SFI program participants, play a critical role in ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of our forests.
SFI Certificate Number: BV-SFICOC-08000535

EPA Green Power
The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use.

Chlorine Free Products Association
The Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA) is an independent not-for-profit accreditation & standard setting organization. Our focus is promoting sustainable manufacturing practices, implementing advanced technologies free of chlorine chemistry, educating consumers on alternatives, and developing world markets for sustainably produced third party certified products and services. The CFPA has no financial interest in any manufacturer, or company, of the products it certifies.

3Degrees
3Degrees builds global markets that foster more sustainable businesses and communities. The company and its employees are committed to delivering market expertise and the highest quality and integrity products and services.

Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promotion the manufacture, purchase, and use of environmentally responsible products and services.

 

 

We can connect you with experts in renewable energy, as well as assist you in designing your next printing project with environmentally thoughtfull products. Please contact us at support@sgink.net

 

 

Awards

 

San Diego EarthWorks 2008 Award Recipient
Earthworks Award

Congratulations to Spirit Graphics and Printing Inc, recipient of the 2008 Earth Award.
For all of their hard work and effort in the Sustainability efforts. www.earthdayweb.org

 

 

 

Glossary of Terms

 

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