April 2023 Newsletter

April 2023

Newsletter

Fleet Wrap, Architectural and Display Graphics Provider Brand Ink Earns SGP Certification

SAYVILLE, N.Y., March 22, 2023 -- St. Paul, Minnesota-based signage and wrap graphics specialist Brand Ink (www.brandink.com) has furthered its commitment to enduring sustainability, earning an SGP certification from the Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership.

The 13-year old company’s decision to complete the rigorous SGP certification process reflects the importance Brand Ink places on reducing its carbon footprint and making its operations as efficient and sustainable as possible.

SGP COMMUNITY UPDATE

SGP Facilities

Emmerson Packaging

Amherst, NS, Canada

Recertified

since 2011

Imagine Group Chicago

Grayslake, IL

Recertified

since 2010

SuperGraphics

Seattle, WA

NEW!

SGP Patrons

Platinum

Renewed

since 2011

Ultraflex Systems

Gold

Renewed

since 2022

"Screen Printer Going Green" features quote from Marshall Atkinson, SGP Director 2009-2015

"I’ve championed two different shops through the SGP certification process. It’s work, but it is definitely worth it," said Marshall Atkinson, Atkinson Consulting. "Think about the three “R’s” – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Sustainability is more than the shirt you choose. It’s about the process you use in decorating"

Note from Theresa

Theresa Vanna is Chair of SGP & Print Marketing Specialist at Primex Plastics.

Drive sustainability with a dedicated group.

At Primex Plastics we started a sustainability committee in 2020. It is comprised of members from all business units, it was created as an initiative by our president, Mike Cramer.

The goal of the sustainability committee is to participate and contribute to furthering sustainable, circular economy initiatives. Not just by looking for ways for Primex to be a responsible member of the plastics industry, but to actively participate via networks and associations and pursue Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), evaluate business opportunities and pursue continuous improvement throughout the enterprise. We want to be proactive, promote our industry and the qualities of materials & products we manufacture, conserve and contribute responsibly while doing it.

I encourage you to drive an initiative like this in your company. Read more

Donate to SGP Foundation

SGP Foundation Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, i dedicated to providing education on sustainable practices for the printing industry and sister organization to SGP. Include SGP Foundation in your corporate giving programs. Make tax-deductible donations.

Donate through GuideStar

The most important step in a more sustainable future is the work of small & medium-sized businesses. Most information about net zero is geared toward big corporations. SMBs can achieve net zero, maybe even easier than corporations. Start the journey with employees Read more

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