To lead the graphic arts industry in developing and maintaining "Green Standards" that protect the Earths' natural resources.
We document and monitor our environmental footprint through a matrix of data tracking energy usage along with airborne emissions, solid waste production and recycled product usage.
Green Practices: Environmental Initiatives
Use of Renewable Energy Sources: 100%
Purchase of Renewable Energy: Wind/Water/Bio-Mass purchased 25,002,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable energy each year from wind farms across the nation. The estimated environmental benefit of this purchase is equivalent to planting over 2.2 million trees or not driving over 29 million miles every year.
Waste Management Processes 99% of all waste generated -- both solid and liquid.
Reduction of VOC Emissions, Including use of Custom Inks and Coatings.
Reduction of Material Consumption... Paper/Plates/Proofs
Lean Sigma techniques
Plate-making and paper spoilage
Technology investments
Latest Sheet-fed presses deliver significantly faster press make-readies and improved run consistency, reducing paper use in make-ready by 50% and reducing energy consumption by 30%.
Color management/GRACoL expertise assure quick proof-to-press performance to reduce materials use.
Closed-loop color systems on our presses to assure consistency across the run and reduce use of paper and inks. Virtual proofing solutions that replace hardcopy proofs and reduce material usage by 80%.
LEED EB Building Enhancements
Advanced lighting systems, using motion detectors, to minimize electricity consumption.
A global organization promoting responsible forestry
SFI
Responsible for Sustainable Forestry management in the US and Canada
The PEFC Council
(Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes)
The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
EPA Green Power Partner
With headquarters in Houston, and offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and New York, Nicholas Earth will buy 1.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean wind energy per year for the next three years. The estimated environmental benefit is equal to offsetting more than 1.6 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year, the impact of which is equivalent to planting more than 100,000 trees or removing over 100 cars from the road per year.
Green-e
Environmental leadership through a significant purchase of Certified renewable energy.
