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2022 Certification Criteria Webinar

Join Us to Learn About the 2022 SGP Certification Criteria v. 4.0 January 26, 2022 at 11 AM – 12 PM ET   Attend this one-hour webinar to learn about the newly adopted and updated criteria to obtain SGP facility certification. Whether you are currently certified, interested in becoming certified or just want to know about what […]
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SGP December 2021 Newsletter

EFI Event, SGP criteria update, SGP Community Update, How can marketing communications drive a sustainable future? Read More 
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SGP November 2021 Newsletter

Updated SGP certification criteria v. 4.0, Why increasing recycled content requirements for packaging may not lead to more sustainable outcomes, by Calvin Lakhan, Consortium for Waste Circularity. Read more
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SGP expands its sustainability certification seeking to establish closed loop program for the printing industry

Focusing on the most relevant sustainability challenges, SGP certification criteria version 4.0 validates certified facilities as leaders in the sustainable supply chain for print. The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today the release of version 4.0 revised criteria of its sustainability certification which was first established in 2008. The […]
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Polaris Direct becomes newest certified SGP Facility

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today Polaris Direct as the newest certified SGP Facility. “What I like about SGP certification is it creates a culture around sustainability,” said John Strand, director of operations. “It’s not just three or four of us deciding procedures – it encourages […]
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All four Shutterfly manufacturing facilities become SGP certified

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today certification of all four Shutterfly manufacturing facilities. Shutterfly in Ft. Mill, SC was the first to obtain certification in late 2020. Since then, the remaining locations in Plano, TX, Shakopee, MN, and Tempe, AZ achieved certified SGP Facility status. “At […]
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EFI demonstrates commitment to a more sustainable future as SGP Patron

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today the support of EFI in its sustainability mission as a gold SGP Patron. EFI joins other patrons, SGP certified facilities, brands, academic institutions, NGOs and associations in the SGP Community. “EFI is proud to support the very important work SGP does in our industry,” said Ken […]
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SGP October 2021 Newsletter

Future of Packaging Sustainability webinar, AutoTrim DESIGN leads with sustainable car wraps, SGP Community Updates, Communicating sustainability by EMG, Call for presentations and more! Read the newsletter
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SGP September 2021 Newsletter

Green Sports Alliance, SGP Patrons earn recognition and Community Update. Read more
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Sustainability certification criteria document now open for public comment

SGP Partnership seeks comments on Version 4.0 of its sustainability certification criteria for the printing industry until Sept. 30, 2021 The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today the public review period for Version 4.0 of its certification criteria. SGP certification is attainable by top sustainability […]
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SGP August 2021 Newsletter

SGP Sustainability Champions, Green Sports Alliance and Community Update. Read more
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SGP Partnership to participate in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today its participation in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium on Aug. 17, 2021. The Symposium will be held at Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium. Attendees include regional professional and collegiate sports teams and venues, concessionaires, business […]
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Sustainability Champions recognized by SGP Partnership

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today Christopher Rose of Shutterfly and Blake Pace of Primex Plastics as the first Sustainability Champions. The SGP Sustainability Champion program recognizes SGP Community Members for outstanding efforts in making the environment a better place to work and […]
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SGP July 2021 Newsletter

Meyers achieves certification, focus on SGP Patron tesa tape, SGP grows with PIASC. Read more
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Meyers strengthens its sustainability leadership with SGP Certification

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today that the Meyers Printing Companies, Inc. achieved SGP certification for its Minneapolis, MN facility. “Meyers believes in integrity and an important part of this is our environmental compliance and stewardship,” said Chris Dillion, President at Meyers. “Integrity is a […]
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