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OUR ENVIRONMENT

Due to our company's strong moral values, we recognize how vital it is to incorporate environmental stewardship in the conduct of our business, including the efficient and sustainable use of natural and economic resources. We are committed to understanding the impact our organization has on the environment and dedicated to continually improving our environmental performance, while encouraging our suppliers and customers to do the same.

Here's what we're doing to help sustain the environment:

CERTIFICATIONS
  • EU Services obtained FSC Certification in October of 2007.
  • EU Services obtained SFI Certification in November of 2007.
RECYCLING
  • Customers can select recycled paper stocks for printing.
  • Scrap paper and excess printed stock from customers is recycled.
  • Used printing plates are recycled.
  • Damaged wood pallets are recycled.
  • Used press oil is recycled.
  • Waste solvents are recycled into an alternative fuel source.
WASTE REDUCTION
  • Excess lithographic press ink is re-mixed into other colors.
  • Newer, more efficient machines replace older machines.
  • Our digital prepress system eliminates the need for film and film processing chemicals.
  • Data processing list hygiene procedures minimize the amount of undeliverable and duplicate mailings.
  • The pressroom and prepress color management system reduce the amount of startup waste on press.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS
  • EU Services is in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Implementation of an Environmental Management System is currently in progress.
  • Soy or vegetable oil lithographic press ink qualifies as a product made from renewable sources.
  • Office copier paper is obtained from sustainable wood forests and is ISO 14001 certified.
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