Mildura is the latest location to embrace SGP (Sustainable Green Print) with Jamesprint and Sunnyland Press the latest country based companies to achieve SGP level 2 certification. Earlier this year Shepparton had the limelight when two if its printers, Prominent Press and Willprint, achieved their certifications.

SGP_logoPrinting Industries Victorian and Tasmanian SGP co-ordinator Bruce Lowery, said he was delighted with the continued ‘greening’ by printing companies of country Victoria.

Jamesprint Quality Assurance and Environmental Officer, Paula Miani, managed her companies certification project over the 12 months and described the final audit and certification as a two-fold achievement.

“We’ve achieved our aim to be pro-active business leaders with responsible sustainability,” she said.

“Reducing excess waste and introducing improved manufacturing processes within our business has fulfilled our obligation to the region, community and to our environment.”

Sunnyland Press General Manager Paul Cox was equally pleased with their achievement and the additional benefits it brought to the staff.

“The SGP program has had a most productive and positive impact by reducing waste and saving money in many areas of our business,” he said.

“Indeed many of the staff have been so impressed by some of the energy saving activities undertaken within the company that they have implemented similar activities in their homes as well.”

The next round of SGP Level 1 and 2 courses will be held at Printing Industries Victorian Mulgrave office on Wednesday 5 and Wednesday 12 October. Inquiries to Bruce Lowery on (03) 8541. Email: sgpvic@printnet.com.au

The NSW Level 1 and 2 courses will be held at Printing Industries Auburn office on 10 and 11 October. Inquiries to Ian Walz on (02) 8789 7362 E-mail: ian@printnet.com.au

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