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July 28, 2009

See How Imagers are Using SGIA's 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan

Video interviews discuss SGIA's position on sustainable printing

Fairfax, Virginia - SGIA's online 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan not only helps imagers develop a successful Sustainability Management System (SMS) in their printing business, but offers exclusive SGIA interviews and case studies about sustainability.
http://www.sgia.org/govt/sustainability/index.cfm

In the online videos, Michael Robertson, SGIA's President and CEO; and Marci Kinter, SGIA's Vice President of Government and Business Information, share their thoughts about why sustainability is important in the imaging industry and how companies can begin to improve its printing operations.
http://www.sgia.org/govt/sustainability/index.cfm

"To effectively manage and evaluate a diverse array of sustainability actions, a concise plan is critical," says Michael Robertson. "SGIA's 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan is designed to help members set sustainability goals that are achievable and that pay dividends, not only by meeting sustainability objectives, but improving market ability as well."

The online product also includes a "Studies in Sustainability" section, which highlights SGIA members who have implemented sustainable initiatives. Currently, Hoddy Peck, Executive Vice President of Meisel, discusses how Meisel hosted a recycling program and other social events to kick-off the company's sustainability journey. The section will be updated monthly.
http://www.sgia.org/govt/sustainability/plan.cfm

Meisel, who has earned certification as a Sustainable Green Printer (SGP), was recently honored with an Environmental Stewardship Award from Orion Energy Systems for reducing its energy consumption. For details, visit www.meisel.com.

SGIA's 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan is made up of four steps: Plan, Do, Check, Act - using SGIA's member-exclusive resources to provide a straightforward, effective process of incorporating sustainable initiatives. For more information and to download a complimentary full-color poster, visit SGIA.org, Keyword: 4Steps.

SGIA Members have complete access to the full scope of resources utilized in the product. To join SGIA, visit SGIA.org, Keyword: Join.

SGIA - Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community "Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers and vehicles. Make the most of your specialty imaging business with SGIA.org.

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