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Consortium For Waste To Syngas Circularity (CWSC) is SGP Resource Partner |
SGP announced the Consortium For Waste To Syngas Circularity (CWSC) joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner. “Each organization brings value and when combined provides a complete end-to-end eco-system,” said Mike Ferrari, President, CWSC. “CPG’s, Printers and Suppliers should focus on participation in both organizations.” Read more
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Overnight Labels asks if this is the breakout year for sustainable labels & flexible packaging |
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Most clients approach us with a full list of requirements for their labels. More and more these include sustainable options, but typically we’ll need to manage expectations of what is actually achievable. Until now, eco-friendly packaging was limited and has not performed as well as traditional materials. In fact, we sometimes wonder if true sustainability is just a fairy tale. Like Goldilocks, you’ve got some decisions to make...
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Polymershapes supports sustainability in the printing industry as SGP Gold Patron
Polymershapes joins with other patrons, SGP certified print facilities, brands, academic institutions, NGOs and associations in the SGP Community. “Polymershapes is committed to supporting sustainable practices in the print industry,” said Jen Doumas, Polymershapes National Account Manager, Sign & Graphics. “We are working diligently to enhance our own sustainable practices, and are proud to stand behind an organization like SGP that is helping to guide the supply chain to a more accountable and sustainable future.”
Polymershapes has a 75-year history of serving its customers provides a robust sustainability program including recycling support, eco-friendly materials and high performance plastics with multi-use lifespan,” said Doreen Monteleone, SGP co-founder, treasure and Flexographic Technical Association representative. “Now as a SGP Patron, Polymershapes furthers its leadership in providing a more sustainable future.” Read more
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The SGP Foundation Inc earns a GuideStarUSA 2021 Silver Seal of Transparency
"Since 2016, we have been building a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing education on sustainable practices for the printing industry,” said Jonathan Graham, SGP Foundation chair. “By updating our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile to the Sliver level, we can now easily share more information with our supporters as well as GuideStar's online community of donors, grantmakers & public." Read more
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PrintReleaf increases its commitment to a sustainable future as an SGP Resource Partner
PrintReleaf provides a patented software platform that empowers businesses to sustain and grow our global forestry system with each print job.
PrintReleaf developed a standard, methodology & technology platform that makes it simple for customers to certifiably reforest their paper consumption. “We decided to become involved with SGP because PrintReleaf’s solution aligns perfectly with SGP’s mission – to improve sustainability across the print industry, " said Jordan Darragh, CEO of PrintReleaf. "Given our alignment, it made sense to establish a partnership so PrintReleaf can drive even more positive outcomes for SGP’s membership." Read more
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Help improve the work of SGP in supporting a more sustainable print supply chain. |
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Printing Industries of New England (PINE) has joins the SGP community as a Resource Partner
“PINE is committed to educating and encouraging its members to move closer to a more sustainable future,” said Christine Hagopian, PINE president. “Time is of the essence regarding the quality of the environment. By becoming a Resource Partner, we feel strongly that our alignment will help educate and assist in achieving a more sustainable supply chain."
"With this closer relationship with PINE, SGP will be able to better share sustainability information with the print community in New England," said Jonathan Graham, SGP chair.
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Smyth's fourth facility receives SGP certification
Smyth Companies has achieved SGP certification at its fourth facility. Smyth Minneapolis MN, joins the company’s other certified facilities located in Bedford VA, Boston MA and most recently Austin MN.
“With this fourth certification Smyth is positioning itself as an expert of sustainability in the printing industry,” said Marci Kinter, SGP co-founder, Executive Committee and PRINTING United Alliance representative. “There’s work to be done in the industry as a whole, and with leaders like Smyth, we’re seeing the real progress that can be achieved.” Read more
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Recertified SGP Facility
New SGP Patrons
Renewed SGP Patrons
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New SGP Resource Partners
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SGP Certified Facilities Recognized in
2021 FTA Sustainability Excellence Awards
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Emmerson Packaging in Amherst, Nova Scotia won Honorable Mention for Innovations in Sustainability in the 2021 FTA Sustainability Excellence Awards for utilizing food waste through starch packaging. Emmerson Packaging partnered with BiologiQ and utilized its NuPlastiQ product to reduce the amount of virgin polyethylene in packaging by repurposing starch byproduct. READ MORE
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Rose City Label Co in Portland, OR earned an Honorable Mention for Sustainability Programs in the 2021 FTA Sustainability Excellence Awards for its water-wash printing plates and converting to a 100 percent wind-powered facility. READ MORE
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Join the #SustainableFuture Campaign |
Be part of the SGP campaign where members of our community share their thoughts sustainability. SGP will post the quotes on Twitter and LinkedIn as part of our social media content for 2021-2022.
Use our online form to share your thoughts & a photo.
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SGP looking for beta sites
In April 2021, SGP announced a pilot project to expand its certification program beyond North America. As SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year. SGP will test this method to n expand internationally, allowing printers and industry suppliers worldwide to achieve SGP certification. Read more
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SGP Trends on Twitter
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These hashtags are gaining popularity and help establish SGP`s sustainability leadership with the public. The conversations keep growing in popularity with the most likes, replies, retweets & a bigger audience. Be part of the SGP ‘trending’ in relevant topics. Twitter: @SGPPartnership
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