On October 3rd, EarthColor was recognized for its environmental initiatives at the New Jersey Manufacturing Awards ceremony held at The Palace at Somerset Park. EarthColor was chosen as the recipient of the Sustainability Award by a panel of esteemed judges in conjunction with celebrating National Manufacturing Day.
"We are very excited and thankful for this recognition of our efforts. Everyone at EarthColor, is focused on environmental responsibility and social integrity in all of our business processes" says David Podmayersky, Chief Sustainability Officer. "We work very hard and keep our environmental footprint in mind in all our sustainable business practices. We are honored to have received this Sustainability Award."
As one of the nations leading commercial printing companies, EarthColor has developed their business strategy around sustainability. The business has been following this strategy since their establishment 30 years ago. To guide those decisions, the EarthColor team follows six core sustainability principles: governance and ethics, responsible forestry, environmental protection, resource stewardship & energy management, workplace enrichment, and beyond our borders.
EarthColor has received numerous awards for their sustainability efforts such as the 2012 Ancient Forest Friendly Award for Best in Class for printers over 25,000 and the "WhatTheyThink" Environmental Innovation Award. In addition, EarthColor participates with the Green Suppliers Network and has extensive partnerships with several non-profit organizations such as Canopy, MACED, and CERES.
EarthColor has developed a process of eco-engineering and design which utilizes cost effective strategies, environmental analysis, social review, Earth Aware paper, and EarthEverlit (a patent pending process of printing on environmentally friendly PET plastic). EarthColor has always operated and continues to strive to attain innovative technology that is efficient with time, materials, and promotes sustainability
