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Sustainability Program

Sustainability Program. University Publishing. What is Sustainability?. “…an economic state where the demands placed upon the environment by people and commerce can be met without reducing the capacity of the environment to provide for future generations”

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Sustainability Program

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  1. Sustainability Program University Publishing

  2. What is Sustainability? “…an economic state where the demands placed upon the environment by people and commerce can be met without reducing the capacity of the environment to provide for future generations” -Paul Hawkin, “The Ecology of Commerce”

  3. Vision Statement Support and promote credible programs that protect the earth’s natural resources. Empower our University partners to make responsible choices through the use of sustainable practices. Build trust in our associations by supporting the practice of responsible forest management.

  4. Administrative Goals Promote and support sustainability initiatives of the University and the Evergreen state Become a leader on campus for initiating sustainability practices Achieve credibility with our mutual internal and external audiences Engender a spirit of positive impact among members of the University community to counter balance the high use of forest products

  5. Program Components FSC Certification HP Indigo Digital Press 100% Soy Based Ink Ozone Friendly Solvents Recycling Programs Zero Emission Copiers Sustainability Task Force Energy/Paper Reductions Partner with University and State Programs Web Site - publishing.wsu.edu/sustain

  6. What is FSC? FSC is an independent organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC brings people together worldwide to promote responsible forest management and to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices. FSC does so in providing standard setting and trademark assurance for organizations interested in responsible forestry. Products carrying the FSC label are certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the needs of present and future generations. www.fsc.org

  7. “Green” Trademarks Proudly display the FSC and other environmental logos on printed publications and packaging Recycled logo FSC logo Rainforest Alliance logo Soy ink logo

  8. HP Indigo Digital Press Environmental Benefits Paper Waste Reduction 400-600 sheets/job X 750 jobs/year = 300,000 Proofing Material Elimination No Film Required No Plates Required No Ink Residue Less Energy

  9. Environmentally Friendly Inks & Solvents Use of 100% Soy Based Ink Products No residue collection needed Low VOC Solvents EHS tested and approved

  10. Robust Recycling Program Recycling of Office and Waste Paper Recycling of Printing Plates Collection of Graphics Film Silver Recovery from Chemicals Compliance with University Programs

  11. Oce’ Ozone Friendly Copier Uses Copypress Imaging Technology No fusing of toner Lower Temperatures 160 degrees vs. 400+ degrees Less Energy Less Odor/Emissions No Fuser Oil or Toner Waste

  12. Sustainability Task Force Mission Research and Identify Best Environmental Practices Provide Communications and Educational Opportunities Interface with University to Support Broader Sustainability Efforts

  13. Energy & Paper Reductions “Lights Off” Program Reduced Use of Space Heaters Duplexed Office Printing

  14. publishing.wsu.edu/sustain

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