Printing Certification

One way to ensure the printing process used is the most responsible possible is to use a printing company which has independent certification.

ISO 14001 certified
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is the first step to a measurable and validated environmentally-friendly print operation.

 

Sustainable Green Print
Sustainable Green Print (SGP) is the Australian printing industry’s own recognisable certification program designed to help printing companies meet their environmental responsibilities and go above and beyond compliance. www.printnet.com.au

 

Paper Certification:
Using paper with forest certification ensures the user that source forests are sustainably managed and harvested. Also chlorine free bleaching and low carbon.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Certificate scheme which ensures that the forests are managed in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

 

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
The PEFC labels assist businesses, consumers, forest owners and managers, and other stakeholders to identify and promote merchandise and goods from forests that are managed sustainably.

 

Chlorine Free Products Association
Offers Totally Chlorine Free and Processed Chlorine Free certification for papers. www.chlorinefreeproducts.org

 

Carbon Neutral
The Certification Trade Mark signifies that a particular organisation or product has achieved Carbon Neutrality against the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).

 


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