How does one go about finding a reputable and truly green printing company? Consumers need to be aware of smaller shops that claim to be green because they do small things such as use recycled paper. Larger companies will be more likely to perform environmental impact audits.

Many printing companies reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases by buying carbon credits, which support reforestation or renewable energy.
An example of such a fund is Verus Carbon Neutral (www.verus-co2.com). Verus Carbon Neutral provides choices of how credits will be used. There are 3 choices: Reforestation, Renewable Energy, or Energy Conservation. They will audit your organization to determine your carbon footprint, provide a simple way to reduce or completely offset your CO2 emissions, and supply you with a tangible way to communicate your commitment to improving the environment.

Look for a printer that uses renewable energy sources. One printer, Monroe Litho in New York operates primarily by wind power; Ecoprint itself has gone 100 percent carbon neutral by buying renewable energy credits for the emissions they aren’t able to eliminate in the shop. This will still help in eliminating carbon footprints.

A goodpPlaces to start your earth-friendly search include Renourish’s list of green design firms (http://www.re-nourish.com/sustain/index.php?blog=7, Celery Design’s Eco-Paper Guide (http://www.celerydesign.com/), the Forest Stewardship Council’s list of certified printers (http://www.fscus.org/images/documents/FSC_certified_printers.pdf), and Renourish’s directory of U.S.-based eco-friendly printers (http://www.re-nourish.com/sustain/index.php?blog=6).

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