The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) recently announced the release of version 4.0 revised criteria of its sustainability certification which was first established in 2008. The new criteria which will be effective Jan. 1, 2022, maintain a focus on the three pillars – societal, economic, and environmental – through the development, implementation, and documentation of a robust sustainability management system and a series of best practices.
Marci Kinter
Toni McQuilken is the senior editor for the printing and packaging group.
Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues. She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.
In 2008, Kinter, in conjunction with colleagues from other printing trade associations, was instrumental in launching the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership program. The SGP Program is a registry system for printing facilities that includes third party verification. The program successfully launched as an independent organization in August 2008.
Kinter is a member of and serves as Secretary for the Academy of Screen Printing Technology. In 2001, Kinter received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award for significant advancement of environmental awareness in the graphic arts industry.
Before joining PRINTING United Alliance, Kinter worked for The American Waterways Operators, Inc., the national association for the barge and towing industry.
She holds bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.
PRINTING United Alliance and the Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) today announce that the Academy is accepting nominations for new members who have demonstrated an industry commitment through their collective work and educational efforts.
SGP announced a pilot project to expand its certification program beyond the United States and Canada. SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year.
PRINTING United Alliance celebrates Earth Day 2021 by recognizing the recipients of its annual Sustainable Business Recognition Awards Program. Member companies submit details about sustainable business practices, reducing the company’s environmental footprint, and improvements to employee safety, and well-being.
PRINTING United Alliance announced the recipients of its annual Safety Recognition Program Award for safety efforts put into place throughout 2020. This annual program recognizes member companies that achieved excellence in safety through the implementation of significant safety initiatives.
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) announced the elections of new officers and directors. Jonathan Graham, TE Connectivity is new chair of SGP and its 501 8c) 3 affiliated SGP Foundation.
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