Sustainability in print and packaging has become a vital part of choosing the right printing partner. Brands and consumers are now more eco-conscious, shifting toward a broader, more impactful goal: reducing the carbon footprint across the entire lifecycle of printed materials. Prisma offers an opportunity to make a difference from sourcing and production to transportation.
The Bigger Picture of Print Sustainability
Recycled paper is a great start, but it only addresses part of the environmental impact. Prisma is proud to be a Forest Steward Council (FSC) certified printer; we source paper from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. FSC certification ensures the paper we use meets rigorous standards for sustainability. However, it’s more than just the paper a company uses but measuring emissions from cradle to grave. Prisma recycles nearly 2,052 tons of paper, 185 tons of cardboard, and other materials each year. The positive impact of raw materials, energy usage, logistics, and even disposal are important to help reduce the carbon footprint.
Innovations in Low-Carbon Materials
Finding alternative substrates or low-impact inks and coatings has a lower environmental impact. Prisma’s state-of-the-art presses utilize UV inks for production that don’t use solvents and produce lower emissions than conventional inks. Prisma uses a special web press dryer that releases 100% clean air and reduces natural gas consumption by 30% over other dryers. Prisma is Kodak Certified, a recognition that underscores our commitment to sustainable printing practices and operational excellence.
Packaging with Purpose
Prisma has implemented on-demand packaging to produce shipping boxes in custom specs to eliminate wasted material. Prisma designs packages for reuse, recyclability, and structural design that can reduce material use and extend product life. Prisma has been able to save 233.68 tons of carbon dioxide and over 54,400 trees.
How Prisma Can Lead the Way
Prisma offers a broad variety of choices to help you achieve your goal of reducing the environmental impact of your printing. Including multiple options of FSC certified papers obtained from renewable resources. We maintain a strong commitment to recycling every waste product of our own activities. Our employees are also encouraged and rewarded for alternative transportation to work to help do our part to help better the environment.
Choosing a print partner committed to sustainability means aligning your brand with responsible practices that protect our planet. From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient processes, we help your brand make a bold statement – without compromising the planet.
Contact us today to start your next project with a print partner who shares your values: https://www.poweredbyprisma.com/contact-us/
