Heeter is the latest printer with sustainability certification from the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today Heeter has achieved SGP certification.

Heeter is a service leader among single-source providers of complex print, direct mail, fulfillment and digital marketing to the casino, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail and education industries. The versatile printer focuses on delivering marketing communications reliably and securely. Heeter offers innovative print solutions, advanced technology, and cost-effective distribution methods to a multitude of diverse clients.

“We recognize that environmental responsibility is integral to world-class printing as well as being a strong corporate citizen,” said Scott Heeter, President of Heeter. “We are committed to being a positive and creative force in the protection and enhancement of the environment in which we work and live.”

The core principal of Heeter’s environmental policy is to minimize any negative impact to the environment while conserving natural resources. Heeter’s operations have specific responsibilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.  The company also asks it partners to embrace these principals.

Heeter’s first continuous improvement project is to implement a company-wide electronics recycling program. Print facilities interested in eliminating waste, reducing energy consumption, transitioning to sustainable materials, and winning new business from organizations that require sustainable printing practices from their suppliers should visit www.sgppartnership.org/certification/ to learn more about becoming SGP certified in 2018.

About Heeter: For over 70 years, Heeter has served marketers and other organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. It started in commercial printing and has expanded its capabilities over the years to include mailing, fulfillment and digital to meet the growing needs of its customers. More information about Heeter and its sustainability efforts can be found at www.heeter.com.

About SGP: The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is a non-profit organization that certifies printing facilities’ sustainability best practices. SGP advocates best practices and innovation among print community stakeholders, aligning the printing industry and its customers in the pursuit of a more accountable sustainable supply chain. SGP works with patrons such as 3M, International Paper, EFI, ECOR, FLEXcon, North American Plastics, Piedmont Plastics, Gilman Brothers and numerous other leading brands. www.sgppartnership.org