Sustainable Printing-At Last!

While browsing the Sustainable Pittsburgh web site, I happened upon an article announcing the formation of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). This partnership is the culmination of a group of associations. According to their press release,

"The Board of Directors of the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) passed a major Key Initiative concerning sustainability during its last Board Meeting. As a result, PIA/GATF has joined with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) to form one central location for information on sustainable, “green” printing activities."

That's a lot of acronyms! But it means that we, as a society, are starting to man (or woman) up and get things done about the things that matter. The SGP is launching this month and you can be sure that I'll be following their accomplishments.

They are currently making guidelines for printers to join, so if you are a printer, you can follow their progress on their website.