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Our Green Value
Still mastering where "green" intersects with your core business? You're not alone. But now you can get a leg up at this site built entirely to help you with real tools, training, and education. Visit OurGreenValue.com
Re-Nourish
Re-nourish is dedicated to helping the graphic design community grow into a more sustainable industry. Use their tools and information to expand your knowledge and build a more sustainable practice. Find Out More
Tools found on Re-nourish include:
• Project Calculator
• Paper Finder Tool
• Green Printer Tool*
*Attention Green Printers! Make sure you are listed on Re-Nourish's Green Printer Tool. Apply
Neenah Paper
Understanding FSC. What It Means To You & Your Clients Download The Presentation
50 Ways to Green Your Business
Provided by Fast Company Read the Article
Environmental News Network
Offers online services including daily feature stories, a free press release service, and publications of environmental news. Find Out More
GreenBiz.com
Offers online news and information resources on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Find Out More
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP)
Founded in June 2007, the SGP Partnership was established by three founding organizations—Printing Industries of America, SGIA, and FTA—as an independent third-party verification organization. Due to a growing demand for sustainable printers, the Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership was formed to establish a source of credible information related to sustainable business practices across all print platforms. Visit the link in order to find out how your business can become an SGP Printer today. Find Out More
Green Certification
SGP
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Opens Application Process for SGP Printers Download
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Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC)
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Find Out More
SGS Group*
SGS provides inspection, testing, certification & verification services to ensure that products, services & systems meet quality, safety & performance. Find Out More
Chain-of-Custody Certification Find Out More
Checklist / Summary of Certification Find Out More
*SGS is now offering a cost-saving arrangement to PIAG members. There are a few cost components involved with the certification process. Two of the major ones are:
- The "daily rate" for the auditor's on-site services. SGS is offering PIAG members a daily rate of $1,200 (representing a 14% discount off its regular rate). Typically, the audit consumes 3/4 of a day ($900) but can be longer for larger companies.
- Travel expenses and travel-time charges for the auditor. SGS will work with PIAG members to schedule back-to-back audits where feasible so that these costs can be apportioned. There are attractive savings involved with these "bundling" arrangements that can be affected for both the initial and annual audits.
- There are also significant savings for PIAG members on annual recertification!
There are other certification cost components -- for example, licensing and administration fees required by the standards group(s) which are billed at cost by SGS.
If you're interested in taking advantage of the SGS program, call PIAG at 770.433.3050 or 800.288.1894.
Re-Nourish
Certifying print, digital, packaging projects and studios
Re-Nourish has developed a tiered set of standards that allows anyone to immediately place a given printed piece (or the studio that produced it) into a sustainable context. By providing reliable third-party evidence that specific and rigorous design criteria have been met, designers now have the power to quickly and painlessly educate clients and the public at large about their sustainability efforts. Find Out More
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, Inc. (BVCPS) is a leading quality assurance service provider to the consumer product and retail markets with expertise in testing, consulting, training, inspection, auditing and social accountability. Find Out More
Certification Find Out More
Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Find Out More
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
SCS is a leading third-party provider of certification, auditing and testing services, and standards, founded in 1984.
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