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Green printing is more than using recycled paper.  California is one of the forerunners in recognizing that not only does the ink and paper matter -- but the printing processes including washing the press after every run.  Many operations you never see make a difference in green printing.  Including getting the printed product TO you.

GreenPrinter has put together a solid green printing strategy.  They offer a variety of FSC certified paper stocks for your diverse needs -- from weights to finishes.  They offset transportation by purchasing offsets.  They participate in their local green business certification program as well as FSC certification.  This is good!  I always love to see a company's growth in their green strategies and I've watched GreenerPrinter for several years. 

My hat is off to this greener approach to resource management and quality business service.

Eco-friendly design, printing and online print ordering from GreenPrinter

Conduct your printing online using recycled papers and a green certified company. GreenerPrinter delivers green  quality printing and design and they're 100% Wind-Powered via Renewable Energy Credits (REC's).

That's why in addition to featuring recycled papers exclusively, GreenerPrinter also:

• Adhere to the strict environmental standards of being a locally Certified Green Business.
  
  
• Operate on 100% Wind Power through investments in Renewable Energy Credits (REC's).
  
  
• Print using only water-based coatings and soy & vegetable based inks.
  
  
• Offset the carbon emissions of our shipments through the purchase of carbon offset credits.
  
  
• Adhere to the practices outlined in GreenerPrinter's FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification.
  
  
• Eliminate dangerous chemicals and compounds from the GreenerPrinter production facility.
  
  
• Invest in printing technologies that reduce makeready and ink wash-ups, and eliminate plate processing.

Greenprinter
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.greenerprinter.com

What ARE green business cards?  Eco friendly business cards that are printed using soy inks, etc., and FSC certified paper, or high recycled content.

Other features that can be incorporated to up the "green" impact of your business cards:

• Add a blurb about the recycled content and/or green printing method
• Print at a local, eco-friendly printer to reduce shipping distance and provide local business sustainability
• Limit the amount of ink and coatings used ... and keep them environmentally friendly
• Print no more than you need.  Info changes, so don't waste paper that gets sent to the landfill
• Use lighter weight stock...100# cover isn't always necessary. Lighter stock conserves paper resources
• Print a green message on the back side -- don't waste space!

Treehugger (and BoingBoing) found this interesting business card  design by Jamie Wieck. This is a fantastic way to bring a little nature into the business world.

Some printing sources we've found:

Greener Printer, - Certified green business in Bay Area
Berkeley, CA
www.greenerprinter.com

123Print - 100% recycled paper from
Hagerstown, MD
123print.com

Wizard Graphics - Recycled Business cards
Chico, CA
www.wgiprint.com