Everywhere you turn these days, the idea of being environmentally conscious is making headlines. As a result, it’s more important than ever to develop a response to this the new era of sustainability. SGIA is committed to helping you stay profitable during this 'green' journey. Here are a few steps you can take right now to begin:

Step 1: Compliance Get started on the right foot: Learn about your state’s specific requirements, Take stock of your current situation with SGIA’s Environmental Baseline Survey Complete a Gaps Analysis to help prioritize your actions.
Step 2: Communication Check out sample Environmental Policies to get an idea about Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Develop your own EMS to communicate your actions to employees, customers and the local community.
Step 3: Verification Consider the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Program.

Additional SGIA Resources

Sustainability From Start to Finish
Society’s concern with environmental issues is reflected in the retail marketplace, with increased value being placing on products with a sustainable pedigree.

Green Business Market Hub
Monitor the procurement, progress and potential of sustainability. SGIA has pulled resources from various media outlets and industry publications to provide a central source of insight about “green” issues.

Green Quick Survey Results
See where your peers are on their green journey.

Get in on SGIA's Sustainability Discussion
What are you doing to operate on a sustainable business model? Log on Hot Topix and tell us your ideas.

Biodegradable and Recyclable
These buzz words are taking the industry by storm. Customers want it — can you provide it?

Where Do Old Electronics Go To Die?
Find out what environmental laws mean for the future your business and the equipment it takes to run it.

Big Brands Demand Sustainability
See what companies such as Nike, Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble, as well as other major brands, have to say about their actions to become more sustainable.