Conservation Is Key.

The article reports that several U.S. printing firms and suppliers are supporting the burgeoning green movement to make their operations more sustainable. Smart Papers has expanded its Genesis paper line and it now offers 17 colors of paper and nine weights from 24 to 160 lb. The Paper Mill Store has reduced its annual natural gas usage by 1,250 therms when it started using only Green-e certified wind power for electricity. Moreover, Consolidated Graphics Inc. has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all 68 of its facilities in U.S. and Canada. The firm has also partnered with American Forests to contribute to reforestation efforts.