The Environment

U.S. Printing is a Replaced Paper Certified print shop. We plant 1 tree for every 100 pounds of paper we use. The trees are planted in deforested areas around the equator. These trees will NOT be cut down to make paper. They are an attempt to permanently restore healthy ecosystems.

• We can print the Replaced Paper mark on YOUR PRINTING for no additional cost. Ask us about this great way to show the world you care about the environment!

Through the years, we have been a leader in managing our business in a way that impacts the environment in a friendly, positive, and thoughtful manner. Long before others were paying attention to environmental issues, we implemented the following Environmental Vision and Management Policy:

• Virtually 100% of our paper purchases are from paper companies that harvest trees from decades old tree farms specifically planted, harvested, and replanted to provide an ongoing source of non-public paper pulp.
  
• We recycle all our unusable waste paper and cardboard.
  
• We use recycled papers whenever possible, and encourage others to do the same.
  
• We use linseed oil based inks and toners that are recyclable.
  
• We use chemicals and solvents that are almost 100% water soluble, bio-degradable, and recyclable. They are often more expensive, but we consider these products to be a wise investment.
  
• We have implemented programs to reduce our electrical consumption and to minimize the usage of all raw materials.
  
• A very important way that we urge our customers to partner with us in our environmental efforts is by using our digital/internet ordering, proofing, and reordering system. Use of our digital ordering system enables all of us to save substantial amounts of gasoline and other raw materials.
  
• If you have suggestions about how we could further limit our environmental impact, please call us with your ideas.