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- 1. Printed Marketing Is Environmentally Responsible Burning a CD produces 4 times as much CO2 as printing a single annual report Spam emails sent annually have the footprint of driving a car around the globe 1.6 million times Over 200 million items of e-waste are thrown away every year in the US 70% of toxic waste in US landfills comes from e-waste
- 2. CTP system (Computer to Plate) with non-hazardous water based developer and replenisher Non-alcohol fountain solution that provides safe separation of water and ink Soy based inks for conventional, Biolocity and UV inks for UV press (very low to no VOC’s) All conventional waste ink is now mixed together into one to make black which is then reused Aqueous (water based) coatings that can safely enter the waste stream Zero hazardous press wash status (auto wash units on modern presses, very little hand wash) VFD's (Variable Frequency Drives) allow for ramp up or down of electricity. On demand for savings Radiant heat PLUS utilization of excess heat from KBA press UV lights to heat the entire pressroom Production Initiatives
- 3. Facility Initiatives Achieved the goal of "zero production landfill" and are working towards a "zero landfill" goal T8 energy efficient lighting throughout (42% savings while increasing illumination by 12%) Energy efficient emergency lighting using LEC's (Light Emitting Capacitors) with day glow green Economizers installed on all HVAC units/others units replaced to 80% or better A computer programmed HVAC system for energy management Vending misers installed on vending machines shut down after predetermined time limit ($380 annual cut in half) Installed energy efficient humidification system saving $68K in 1st year ($75K startup after $22K tax rebate) An on site Management Representative for Quality, Environment, Safety and Security External and internal audits conducted for Quality, Environment, Safety and Security
- 5. CARBON FOOTPRINT Bolger’s benchmark Electricity Natural gas Fuel for fleet vehicles Could be more but we chose a more simpler approach Expense vs. Revenue Measure benchmark expenses against recycling revenue Selling tool Provides incentive to continual improve
- 6. Certifications Charter member of Great Printer Program through PIM (Printing Industry of Minnesota) FSC (Forest Stewardship Council SW-COC-002059) ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Standard) Compliant to (non-certified) ISO14001:2004 (Environmental Standard) OHSAS 18001: 2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Standard)
- 7. AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Rohn Industries Do It Green Publication
- 8. FUTURE INITIATIVES Change out HID and incandescent spot and flood lights to LED. Is this practical for the balance of our lighting? Currently, a “house air” study is being conducted, the $2,500 cost will be reimbursed by an Xcel Energy rebate program A recent meeting took place discussing rooftop photo voltaic solar panels to supplement our electrical needs. Incentive programs make this attractive but it is still a large expensive
- 9. “ Every dollar we save drops directly to the bottom line and reduces our environmental footprint.” dik Bolger/October 2008 It’s a win/win situation for business and the environment
- 10. THANK YOU! Bolger is also an advocate of environmentally sound practices through our annual seminar series on graphic arts topics and a program entitled, The Right Marketing Strategy for Managing Our Environmental Footprint, which is available for companies and community groups.