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Discover Great Printing

Author
Ami Voeltz
Do It Green! Minnesota

We are all aware of the importance and power of the printed piece. We also know the power we have to make a huge impact on reducing the number of trees being cut down and lowering the amount of toxins in our waters. Energy and materials involved in the printing process, from pre-press to disposal, have implications for air and water quality, waste disposal, energy use and worker safety.

Resources

Web Resources

Printing Industry of Minnesota: Great Printers List

http://www.pimn.org/environment/greatprinter.htm

 

Print Resources

The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Design, Poppy Evans, 1997

The Graphic Designer's Greenbook, Anne Chick, 1992

 

Organizations

Minnesota Environmental Initiative
219 N. 2nd St.
#210
Minneapolis, MN 612-334-3388
www.mn-ei.org

Environmentally Responsible Initiative Committee (AIGA-MN)
275 Market St.
#54
Minneapolis, MN 612-339-6904
www.aigaminn.org
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