Green printing in Southern California

While printing might not be the heaviest of industries, it is a pervasive part of our communities, and finding green solutions for graphic design, production and distribution can save not only trees, but energy. Alternative, eco-friendly design criteria, distribution economies and integrated communicatin technologies such as telephone and the Web and e-mail also help reduce the impact on our essential forest ecosystems.

We will be adding to our directory of green printing companies in Southern California...so if you know of companies that use recycled papers, soy inks, low VOC chemicals...etc., let us know.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (COC) system connects responsible forest management practices with consumers. It provides a consistent, international basis for claims about the sourcing of wood/fibre material and products. FSC-COC certification is a requirement for labelling products with the FSC name or label.

Database of FSC certified companies in California. FSC certification applies to a variety of wood-related products including printing and building supplies.

Chain of Custody (COC) Certified Printing and Paper Companies in Southern California

COC Certified Paper Suppliers

Nonprofit groups that support greening and sustainability

Chlorine Free Paper Consortium: The Consortium is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmentally sound paper making.

Conservatree: Presents cutting-edge information on recycled, tree-free and chlorine-free printing and writing papers.

ecoEnvelopes: EcoEnvelopes makes envelopes easy to reuse to help reduce paper waste in our landfills.

Forest Ethics: ForestEthics protects endangered forests by transforming the paper and wood industries in North America and by supporting the development of conservation-based economies.

Forest Stewardship Council: A non-profit organization to encourage the use of sustainable practices in forestry.

Rainforest Action Network (RAN): Protects rainforests and supports the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.

Rethink Paper: A non-profit environmental organization dedicated to fostering an ecologically sound U.S. pulp and paper industry.

The Future 500: The Future 500 is a global business network helping companies build profitable and sustainable commercial enterprises through management, measurement and policy tools for business performance: economic, social, and environmental.

The Recycled Paper Coalition: A voluntary organization of major paper users. Check out their site to learn more about the coalition, membership, objectives, and goals.

Woodwise: Co-op America, partners with environmental groups to produce the Woodwise Consumer guide that includes tips and resources to help make a difference for the environment.