Meet Morie

Morie is Sun's environmental icon and spokesperson, or should we say frog!  Morie appears on Sun's Going Green publication and at special events. 

To learn more about sustainable printing practices, be sure to get Morie's book, Going Green with Sun Printing.  To get your copy, please click the Need Help logo below. 

Morie Speaks Out

Morie Speaks Out is a newsletter that talks about environmental topics and the latest print specials for readers.  Join the mailing list by clicking the Need Help logo below.

Morie’s 2011 Calendars

Have you seen Morie’s 2011 environmental calendar, which includes recycling tips and important earth-friendly dates?  Order yours by clicking the Need Help logo below. 

Did you know...

The smallest frog in the world is less than ½ inch long.  Even the smallest steps can help save our environment.  Get started by printing your next project green!

Here are some things you should know about Sun and our "green" printing efforts:

Recently, Sun was recognized as a Charter Member of Lexington County Green Business.  Sun takes green business seriously and so should you!

• FSC, SFI and PEFC Chain of Custody Certified.
• Comprehensive Recycle Program and Re-Purpose Program
• Community advocate for Green Business Certification Programs.
• Promoter, educator and mentor for other businesses and organizations who are "Going Green"
• Award Winner for Recycling Programs
• Community Projects, Partnerships and Sun Cares Print Grants
• Find out about Sun's Green efforts by going to MoriePrintsGreen.wordpress.com and follow our blog.

Sun Printing's Certifications

FSC - Forest Stewardship Council Certification.  SCS Certification Registration number SCS-COC-001690.  The FSC certification establishes a chain of custody from tree to finished product, ensuring the end consumer that his printing and paper came from a certified "well managed" forest adhering to strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.

SFI - Sustainable Forest Initiative Certification. The SFI program is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives, and performance measures developed by foresters conservationists and scientists that combine the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality.

PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes. The PEFC seal is a global organization for the assessment of national forest certification programs built upon sustainable forest management principles through a series of ongoing mechanisms supported by 149 governments in the world and covering 85 percent of the world's forest areas. The PEFC Council promotes sustainability-managed forest through independent third party certification.  The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

Green Initiatives

Green Seal - Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase and use of environmentally responsible products and services.  Sun Printing supports these efforts and encourages our customers to incorporate Certified Green Seal products in their businesses and homes. To learn more, go to www.greenseal.org.

Sustainable Green Printer - Sun printing is in the process of becoming a certified Sustainable Green Printer. This eighteen month long process will examine all aspects of our printing process and place Sun as a leader in being an environmental advocate in our industry.

Recycled - Sun Printing continues to work with the SC Department of Waste Minimization to further identify waste streams that we can eliminate or recycle. With recycle programs in place for cardbo ard, paper, metal, ink cartridges, aluminum cans, plastics, and fluorescent lamps, Sun is leading the way to a cleaner, more earth friendly workplace.

Have you done something GREEN today?