digital storefronts\u00a0and\u00a0custom estimate request forms<\/a>\u00a0are ways for us to quickly gather all the information and approvals we need to help you with your project without using paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDigital Print Production<\/h2>\n
This is where your small format projects are produced, including flyers, postcards, and letterhead. In this area, paper stock is as important as paper usage. In our digital print area, we only offer FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified stocks and some are partially or all manufactured using PCW (post-consumer waste) content. The\u00a0Forest Stewardship Council\u00a0is an organization that works to promote the practice of\u00a0sustainable forestry worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n- We now also offer a 100% PCW option for our 100# uncoated cardstock. Choose the Go Green option when ordering things like postcards, business cards, and notecards. Paper that is 100% PCW is fully recycles and no live trees were used during manufacturing. That’s a huge impact.<\/li>\n
- Please be sure to recycle your print projects when you are done with them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Large Format Department<\/h2>\n
Most banners, posters, signage, and adhesive products are created in our large format department.<\/p>\n
\n- Our long-term signage and wall graphics are made of 3M Vinyl and overlaminate that is\u00a0non-PVC and phthalate-free<\/strong>. They contain no added chlorine or halogens and are manufactured using 58% less solvents than standard films. They are also made in part using a bio-based material.<\/li>\n
- We also offer our stickers and other adhesive vinyl products<\/strong> using this PVC-free material, expanding our impact. Choose the Go Green option when ordering.<\/li>\n
- Our large format printers use water-based inks<\/strong> (not harmful solvent) and are Energy Star Certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bindery, staging, and delivery<\/h2>\n
Bindery is where we cut, fold, and finish your project. Staging and Delivery\u00a0is where we check in inventory, box, and deliver your product.<\/p>\n
\n- We have phased out the use of plastic shrink wrap and replaced it with merchandise wrap using non-toxic 100# PCW kraft paper sleeves.\u00a0<\/strong>We also use\u00a0100% PCW identification labels.<\/li>\n
- We\u00a0repurpose and reuse supplier and vendor packaging<\/strong>\u00a0including paper boxes whenever possible.<\/li>\n
- You may have noticed our most recent change upon job delivery \u2013 the switch to a\u00a0paperless digital delivery system<\/strong>.\u00a0 We no longer use NCR paper for delivery receipts.<\/li>\n
- You may have also noticed our new e-bike delivering smaller print orders across campus! This helps keep our staff in shape and lower our emissions output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h2>\nPrint Partners<\/h2>\n
Sometimes projects go out to our\u00a0Print Partners,<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>most\u00a0of which have gone through a review process and must meet specific standards outlined by the university.<\/p>\n\n- Most are FSC Certified<\/strong>, which means they are audited by the FSC.\u00a0FSC Chain-of-Custody certification traces the path of products from forests through the supply chain, verifying that FSC-certified material is identified or kept separated from non-certified material throughout the chain.<\/li>\n
- Most print partners are locally based<\/strong> in Arizona, reducing shipping miles.<\/li>\n
- Most partners use soy and vegetable-based inks \u2013 and most use the newest technology that minimizes chemicals, plates and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).<\/li>\n
- Do you like that suede feel on your brochures and booklets? Our print partners use soft touch coating that is water-based, recyclable, and non-toxic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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