Seeing the light

Since our meeting with Dave Goebel from Missouri Enterprise, I’ve been researching our options for updating Sportsprint’s lighting system.  Right now our facility is equipped with all T12 lights, and we want to upgrade to the more energy efficient T8 lamps.  Actually, we could go further and upgrade to T5 lights, which are even more [...]

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How we’re already green

Even though I’ve talked about reusing Lard and Kahlua boxes, I haven’t shared a bigger list of what Sportprint is doing to go green.   So here are some examples of what else we’re doing!

Implemented paper recycling program through Pedro’s Planet
Use recycled and biodegradable packaging: we reuse our boxes and use biodegradable bags (we even have [...]

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The 3 R’s of Product Selection

 
 

When it comes to products, the 3 R’s {Reduce – Reuse – Recycle} can help to determine how eco-friendly it is.

Reduce the impact of the material the product is made from.

Buy high-quality products that can be re-used easily and often.

Recycle the scraps created from the manufacturing process.

Ask these questions about the product:

What type of material [...]

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