Published 10-29-07
Submitted by Carbonfund.org
ORANGE, CA - October 29, 2007 - Label Impressions, Inc., a leading provider of quality custom labels, tags, and flexible film packaging for over 20 years, has become the first flexographic printer in the North America to obtain FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification, as well as Carbon Neutral status through a partnership with Carbonfund.org.
Jeff Salisbury, President of Label Impression said, "We're setting a precedent in the label industry. Label Impressions has been focusing on Environmental printing issues for years now and this is the culmination of those efforts. Becoming the first flexo printer to receive the prestigious FSC certification further cements Label Impressions' commitment to providing our customers with the most comprehensive menu of "green" solutions in the industry".
Jeff added, "We have partnered with CarbonFund.org to offset our own carbon footprint, and are also excited to now offer a program which allows our customers an effective way to offset the carbon footprint from their print job as well".
"Label Impressions has taken a leadership role to reduce the climate impact of its offerings to customers through greener materials including corn based (PLA) plastics, recycled papers, eco-friendly inks and compostable adhesives. We are proud to partner with them to now also reduce the climate impact of the power needed to produce their products," added Michael Stewart, Partnerships Manager of Carbonfund.org.
Label Impressions also announced a new partnership with its sister company, Natural Source Printing (NSP), a green consultant providing printed boxes, unit cartons, magazines, brochures, sell-sheets, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and other printed materials on a variety of eco-friendly materials. NSP is Carbon Neutral and FSC certified as well.
About Label Impressions
Label Impression has been a fixture in the Southern California printing industry for over 20 years, providing quality custom labels, tags, and flexible film packaging.
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