Submitted: The Two Sides Team May 16, 2013

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry, today announces major milestones as the organization continues to lead the standard for validating sustainable printing practices. In January SGP appointed Paul Lilienthal, President and Founder of Certified printer Pictura Graphics, Chairman of the Board. Under the leadership of Lilienthal and past Chairperson Marci Kinter, SGP has achieved several notable accomplishments including a 95% recertification rate; the gaining of its 25th patron, and the Certification of its 50th facility, Milwaukee, WI-based apparel decorating company, Visual Impressions.
14 May 2013 – SGP Partnership

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit
organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic
communications industry, today announces major milestones as the
organization continues to lead the standard for validating sustainable
printing practices. In January SGP appointed Paul Lilienthal, President
and Founder of Certified printer Pictura Graphics, Chairman of the
Board. Under the leadership of Lilienthal and past Chairperson Marci
Kinter, SGP has achieved several notable accomplishments including a 95%
recertification rate; the gaining of its 25th patron, and the
Certification of its 50th facility, Milwaukee, WI-based apparel
decorating company, Visual Impressions.

SGP’s success reflects the growing public interest in sustainability
as well as the advantages offered by Certification. The organization
seeks to build upon this momentum and has identified key goals for the
coming months: SGP aims to increase patron involvement and collaborate
with more sustainability-minded organizations, thus expanding the size
and influence of the Certified community.

“Having been a part of SGP since its inception, I am thrilled by the
organization’s growth,” states Paul Lilienthal, Chair, SGP Board. “SGP
has proven itself to be the sustainability standard for the graphics
communications industry, and I, along with the Board of Directors, look
forward to facilitating its continued growth.”

As part of its growth strategy, SGP is hosting webinars,
participating in speaking engagements, and expanding outreach efforts
with new initiatives and dynamic partnerships through the remainder of
2013. Most recently, SGP found success with the implementation of its
“Take Action” campaign and its partnership with online sustainability
awareness community Re-nourish. “Take Action” highlights the many
benefits and ROI of Certification and sustainability. The campaign
actively encourages printers, print buyers, suppliers, and other members
of the graphic communications industry to align with SGP, whether
through Certification, patronage, or public preference of SGP Certified
printers in a formal procurement policy. SGP’s partnership with
Re-nourish furthers the visibility of Certified printers by connecting
the communication design community with a list of print facilities
committed to sustainable operations.

About SGP

SGP is a non-profit organization providing sustainability
certification in the graphic communications industry. The organization
promotes reducing the environmental impact and increasing the social
responsibility through sustainable green printing practices. To receive
SGP Certification, print facilities go well beyond compliance with
applicable local, state, and federal laws. They establish sustainability
management systems, implement best practices, and commit to continuous
improvements in sustainability. Certified facilities are also required
to report on progress annually. For more information about the SGP
Partnership, the SGP Patron program, or the SGP Certification process,
visit www.sgppartnership.org.

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