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Monadnock Paper elevates commitment to a more sustainable future with increased support of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, increased its patronage of SGP to gold level. Patrons recognize and support SGP’s continuing role in advancing the benefits of sustainable practices and certification to […]
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Bobst joins the SGP Partnership as a Gold Patron

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that BOBST is now a gold patron. As a leader in the drive to achieve a circular economy in flexible packaging, BOBST’s partnership with SGP is another step in its goal to empower sustainability. BOBST joins other supporters of SGP […]
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SGP January 2022 Newsletter

January 26 webinar on the new SGP criteria, 2021 Year in Review, New SGP Board Members, Community Update. Read more
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SGP supports a more sustainable future

SGP advancements in 2021 with patron and certified facilities SGP Partnership, the leading authority in sustainable printing facility certifications, announced today that 2021 was a pivotal year for sustainability in the printing industry with many new SGP certified facilities, renewed certifications and companies becoming part of the SGP Community. The SGP sustainability certification is the […]
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Calvin Lakhan elected to SGP Board of Directors

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced the election of Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D. of the Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) to its Board of Directors. Lakhan is a specialist in environmental resource management and economics. In addition to serving on the CWC Academic Committee, Lakhan is a researcher at […]
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Birdley James elected to SGP Board of Directors

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced the election of Birdley James of Miller Zell to its Board of Directors.   James is SGP/EHS Coordinator & Compliance Manager and leads Miller Zell’s sustainability efforts. His responsibilities include expanding recycling initiatives, and overseeing sustainability program compliance, SGP certification requirements, environmental […]
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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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