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Paragraphics is a certified Green Business, recognized for our 30+ years of pollution prevention practices, conservation of energy, water and other resources, and minimizing waste.
- In addition to standard chemical, plate, paper and corrugated recycling, Paragraphics exceeds compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Paragraphics is a leader in using earth friendly 100% vegetable based VOC free inks, replacing soy based inks, which are approximately 30%.
- Paragraphics encourages the use of recycled papers by our customers.
- Paragraphics has installed a faster, more efficient new press capable of running instant drying UV inks, which contain no VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
For more information on Green Business, visit http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/
Paragraphics is proud of our relationship with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), since December 13, 2005. We were the first local printing manufacturer in the Bay Area to receive the chain-of-custody certification.
FSC certificate number SCS-COC-00781.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC brings people together to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices, and reward good forest management.
FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable way. FSC was set up in 1993 as the world’s first independent labeling system for forest products. These efforts are supported by the World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth. In order to use the FSC logo as an “environmental claim” on paper, the product must flow through a “chain-of-custody” from the FSC certified forests to a paper manufacturer, merchant, and finally the printer who all have chain-of-custody certification.
“Paragraphics has taken a leadership role in the Northern California chain-of-custody certification process,” said Willy Herzig, President of Paragraphics. “We feel it is important to do our part. Many of our clients are looking for ways to minimize their impact on the environment beyond recycled papers. Forest certification enables our clients to make informed choices when selecting papers for their printing needs.”
By selecting Paragraphics, your company or your client can demonstrate its commitment to responsible forest management and sound business practices. Won’t you join us?
For more information on FSC www.fscus.org
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