Eco-friendly Folders & Products with Green Printing
We offer a variety of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified, recycled and responsibly printed, green folder marketing products.
Whether it’s through our products or our partnerships, we’re producing quality presentation solutions while working for a greener tomorrow. If you’re interested in exploring environmentally friendly options for your project, we’ll gladly offer assistance. There are a number of ways we can help you support the green effort.
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Listed below are Independent Printing & Packaging’s environmental organizations.
At Independent Printing & Packaging, we proudly uphold the highest standards of sustainability in our operations. To better serve our customers and ensure responsible practices, select locations maintain FSC® Chain of Custody third-party certification.
What does this mean for you? It means that we adhere to a meticulous accounting process known as Chain of Custody. This process provides full traceability of wood fiber content, showcasing our commitment to responsible sourcing. From the initial stages of acquiring wood and recycled fiber to the manufacturing process and the final product, every step is carefully monitored to meet the stringent requirements of the FSC® certification.
In agreement with FSC Labor values, Our organization does not tolerate use of child labor, forced or compulsory labor or discrimination in employment and occupation. We respect and comply with US Law as it relates to these issues, and as it relates to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. For more on this, see our Core Labour Policies.
For more detailed information on the FSC® Programs, we encourage you to visit www.fsc.org. Together, let can champion sustainability and make a positive impact on our environment.
Please look for FSC® certified products on our paper stocks and foils page.
Have your printing job produced with renewable energy! Independent Printing is a proud supporter of NatureWise. As part of the NatureWise program, a designated amount of kilowatt hours from a variety of local renewable energy power facilities is reserved for us. How it works: We know how many kilowatt hours of electricity it takes to produce a job, and we allot that time to be used accordingly.
Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Partnership is founded on the premise that partners are committed to programs and management practices reducing greenhouse gas in freight transportation. Independent works diligently to improve our fleet’s fuel efficiency. We operate Freightliner Sprinter trucks using 5-cylinder diesel engines, which average 23 MPG as compared to more traditional gasoline engines at 13 MPG.
