Defining Sustainable Green Printing Practices, 2010 PLACE Conference

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Sustainability in the printing industry requires a holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of a facility, the product, process and envelope. It is not only making positive changes for the environment, but ensuring the health and safety of employees and that all labor laws are met. There are many best management practices printers can implement to become more sustainable. The list is different for each company depending on their specific operation. An ongoing discovery process will continually find areas for improvement.