{"id":5579,"date":"2023-01-30T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=5579"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:31:06","slug":"sustainable-swap-4-new-green-alternatives-for-eco-friendly-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/sustainable-swap-4-new-green-alternatives-for-eco-friendly-printing","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Swap: 4 New Green Alternatives for Eco-Friendly Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>At Smartpress, eco-friendly printing is a way of life. It\u2019s part of everything we do, no matter how complex. And as conscious consumers, we know it\u2019s important to you, too, which is why we\u2019ve added four all-new green alternative materials to our lineup of sustainable products. With new eco options for Wall Decals, Floor Graphics and Clear Signs, we practice what we <del>preach<\/del> print.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#passing-the-test\">Smartpress has introduced four new sustainable materials for signage and decals.<\/a> Each one is designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining premium print quality, meeting high standards for durability, printability and sourcing responsibility.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">The eco-friendly materials include <a href=\"#the-green-choice\">textured and smooth paper-based wall decals, 100% recycled PETG clear signs and a plant-based paper floor graphic.<\/a><\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Small <a href=\"#make-a-change\">material swaps like these can create meaningful environmental change<\/a> and boost the brand identity of businesses big and small.<br \/> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur goal is to offer a sustainable material that prints as it should and looks amazing.\u201d <\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Group-C-0001.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=5c69a072aae441cedcdafe2e243395c9\" alt=\"Two hands holding fanned-out custom posters and flyers with eco-friendly messages.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"passing-the-test\">Eco-Friendly Materials Must Pass the Test<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Adding eco-friendly materials to our premium online printing services is no easy task. But as a company that knows the value of a shrinking carbon footprint, it\u2019s one we tackle head-on. As your trusted online printer, we ensure the alternatives we source are of the highest quality, testing each <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/banner-materials-sign-substrates\">material<\/a> so all you have to do is add your design.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cWe have close relationships with manufacturers and distributors, and they know sustainability is our passion,\u201d said Matt Hazel, senior director of Supply Chain Management at The Bernard Group, Smartpress\u2019 parent company.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/recycled-paper-stocks\">recycled paper stocks<\/a> to <a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/sustainable-signage-8-substrates-for-planet-friendly-printing\">sustainable signage<\/a>, \u201ca number of criteria must be met in order for us to bring a material to market. It has to work and it must come from sources that are reliable and responsible.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>To meet that sustainable printing criteria, each material goes through an extensive testing process. The end result? A product that performs just as well, if not better, than its non-sustainable counterpart.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cOur goal is to offer a sustainable material that prints as it should and looks amazing,\u201d said Hazel. \u201cMany people are accustomed to seeing print on beautiful virgin material &#8211; what they imagine as perfect material. I hope to see the world redefine what we see as perfect.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> As a sustainable online printing shop, we walk the walk. Take your first step: <a href=\"\/blog\/features\/sustainable-solutions-eco-friendly-printing-step-by-step\">Sustainable Solutions: Eco-Friendly Printing, Step by Step<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;There are green alternatives to just about every non-sustainable material.\u201d<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5580\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-62-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5580 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-1-12-0 ari-fancy-lightbox-1-3-8 ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"New Eco-Substrates\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5580\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5580\">\n            <ul aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"slides\">\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5616 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0012.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=31a53b47361d064ce737575237bc4b93\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0012.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=ad65adc9cee7983e99378519fdead30b\"   alt=\"Two hands holding a wall decal printed with Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5616\" title=\"Textured Paper-Based Wall Decal, 16 x 20&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5617 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=efe8e56d5d9dd476baa10dfe61b4579a\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=cb0be14519ba9137cf81953213e74fe7\"   alt=\"Two hands bending a textured wall decal printed with Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5617\" title=\"Textured Paper-Based Wall Decal, 16 x 20&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5619 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5619\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0009.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=67c0760b9b17d5a759dbd2cfefd5fba5\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Textured-0009.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=95053bfb9780f0af02f6d54edb512eb7\"   alt=\"A custom wall decal printed with a forest design.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5619\" title=\"Textured Paper-Based Wall Decal, 16 x 20&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5623 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5623\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Smooth-0008.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=e950eef875e7f31026cd5c504ce50857\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Smooth-0008.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=a8492c6ee8eec06f555edbe0e43919cf\"   alt=\"Two hands holding custom wall decals printed with the shape of Minnesota and Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5623\" title=\"Smooth Paper-Based Wall Decal, 16 x 20&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5624 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5624\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Smooth-0010.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=72830a2157b5e225686ef758159778f7\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Wall-Decal-Smooth-0010.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=28e3403528d8e54fd0bdd46fa9ae0395\"   alt=\"Two hands holding a smooth wall decal printed with Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5624\" title=\"Smooth Paper-Based Wall Decal, 16 x 20&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5629 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5629\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=7862f715bcc8b3e553b596c190bb161c\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=b22b4323c2561c55e9889bd13871e2b6\"   alt=\"Two hands holding two custom clear signs printed with a camping design and Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5629\" title=\"PETG 100% Recycled .060, 12 x 14&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5630 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5630\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0003.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=678ff7d8c04b366a3d4b8de8eed8ec0e\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0003.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=75223a1d4233256e30ceb3c1aa8b86ba\"   alt=\"A custom clear sign printed with a camping design and Camp Lakeland.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5630\" title=\"PETG 100% Recycled .060, 12 x 14&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5631 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5631\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0009.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=14c1efde1bde4e6ae9ac070e8ac4c1e7\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Clear-Sign-0009.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=e0e094e22c341cf923871b3a8b178920\"   alt=\"Custom clear signs printed with a forest design and LMN.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5631\" title=\"PETG 100% Recycled .060, 12 x 14&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5634 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5634\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Floor-Graphic-0006.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=66355d11b78992839bb8415686ba5dba\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Floor-Graphic-0006.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=eca668348dd9d937371e9a0f9bc19a69\"   alt=\"Two hands holding a custom floor graphic printed with Keep Nature Beautiful.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5634\" title=\"Paper-Based Floor Graphic, 12 x 10.5&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5635 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-5635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Floor-Graphic-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=c1ffa16d65b1549b984d7a6d23dac805\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fb-link ari-fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Floor-Graphic-0013.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=500&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=500&s=c2fa15d3d86c23326bb31aa6a766a63e\"   alt=\"A foot next to a floor graphic printed with Keep Nature Beautiful.\" class=\"slider-5580 slide-5635\" title=\"Paper-Based Floor Graphic, 12 x 10.5&quot;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm allowclickthru\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2 id=\"the-green-choice\">Sustainable Printing Options for All<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>When it comes to eco-friendly printing, it\u2019s very much a \u201cyou asked, we listened\u201d kind of thing. These four new sustainable materials are now available in part because we wanted them to be, but also because you did. And you told us.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen customer demand grow as we educate people on the fact that there are green alternatives to just about every non-sustainable material,\u201d said Hazel. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to make our world a cleaner place for all of us, and we can all make a difference.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Here are our latest eco-friendly products to help you do just that with business signage, office decor and retail marketing:<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><strong>Textured Paper-Based Wall Decal (FSC)<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Sustainable alternative for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/wall-decal\">Wall Decals<\/a><\/li> <li>Paper-based with a bright white surface<\/li> <li>Tear-resistant and reinforced for strength and durability<\/li> <li>Removable with a release liner for easy peel-and-stick application<\/li> <li>Slight weave texture and matte finish adds visual interest and helps cover surface imperfections<\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Smooth Paper-Based Wall Decal (FSC)<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Sustainable alternative for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/wall-decal\">Wall Decals<\/a><\/li> <li>Paper-based<\/li> <li>Removable gloss paper<\/li> <li>Cannot be laminated<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><strong>100% Recycled PETG<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Sustainable alternative for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/clear-sign\">Clear Signs<\/a><\/li> <li>Made with up to 100% recycled content<\/li> <li>Contains a minimum of 50% scrap content<\/li> <li>Ideal for applications needing improved rigidity<\/li> <li>Easy to print, form and fabricate<\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Paper-Based Floor Graphic (FSC)<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Sustainable alternative for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/floor-graphic-printing\">Floor Graphics<\/a><\/li> <li>Environmentally-responsible, pressure-sensitive floor graphic material<\/li> <li>Plant-based without lamination<\/li> <li>Easy to install and remove without air bubbles<\/li> <li>Adheres to carpet and smooth\/sealed floors<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Let everyone know your online printing projects were created sustainably with our carbon neutral printing logo. <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/resources\/smartpress-carbon-neutral-printing-badge.zip\">Download it for free here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NES-Group-C-0008.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=9ac0398ebfc3d6b09ec740a939a9660e\" alt=\"Custom posters lined up in rows with Camp Lakeland, a map of Minnesota and nature graphics.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"make-a-change\">Make a Change With Smartpress<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Whether you\u2019re designing marketing for your retail space, displaying custom artwork in your office or simply creating personal projects, it\u2019s easy to make a sustainable swap with our eco-friendly printing options. As Hazel puts it, switching out one material at a time can make a big difference.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cOur company cares about people and we care about the world we live in. Is there one perfect material to fix the world? Probably not. But we have a lot of really great choices to start with. I believe the ripples we create change things beyond our vision\u2026 Let\u2019s make our ripples good ones!\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Get an inside look at\u00a0our <a href=\"\/blog\/features\/green-goals-an-inside-look-at-our-environmental-management-system\">Environmental Management System<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At Smartpress, eco-friendly printing is a way of life. It\u2019s part of everything we do, no matter how complex. And as conscious consumers, we know it\u2019s important to you, too, which is why we\u2019ve added four all-new green alternative materials to our lineup of sustainable products. 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