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A/E Graphics is continuing to improve our operating model by reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources. Here’s how: |
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| Using environmentally responsible papers as a standard |
- 3rd party certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and publicly endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance and supported by the World Wildlife Fund - Canada
- Post-consumer recycled content
- Paper cores made from recycled corrugated containers
- Recyclable clear plastic wrappers on rolls
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| Continuing our recycling initiative |
- We recycle thousands of cardboard cores and plastic plug ends from paper rolls yearly
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| Using and selling sustainable equipment |
- Equipment capable of producing no ozone, dust, noise emissions, toner and paper waste
- Océ wide format printing solutions are part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a qualified and eligible investment option for “green funds”
- Océ products are designed for re-use and recycling to gain maximum utilization and minimize landfill use
- The Océ advantage is in it’s Radiant Fusing Technology
- Offers the fastest cold-to-start print time available on any wide-format product
- Significantly reduces power consumption, as well as wear and tear on parts
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| Discontinuing the use of harmful products |
- We are replacing our fleet of cars, trucks and vans with new investments with a goal of reducing greenhouse gases and promoting energy independence by replacing our entire fleet by 2012
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- We use color UV and eco-solvent inks with no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) for our sign and graphics production
- We use no ammonia based blueprint products (machines, paper, ammonia)
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| Promoting paper-less technologies |
- Online document management and virtual plan room as a digital green model for reduced paper and electrical consumption
- Our clients can view and download files with an integrated shopping cart
- Eliminating the need for clients to pick up work or have hard copies printed and delivered
- Saves fuel, emissions and time.
- Developed and implemented an electronic archiving process to reduce accounting paper, toner, space and costs
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| Increasing awareness of online accounting features |
- Our clients can view invoices and statements online 24/7 or via email
- Eliminates thousands of pages of paper and envelopes per year
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