Anoka EPP Workshop December 14, 2006 Paul Gutkowski, Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc.
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Anoka EPP WorkshopDecember 14, 2006Paul Gutkowski, Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc.
Printing Industry of Minnesota
Trade association supporting the state’s second largest employer.
Providing services to members inGovernment affairsEducation and technical trainingSafety and environmental services (Paul Gutkowski).
Supports printers with audits, training, etc.
Offers a unique position to interface between regulators and printers
Manages the “Great Printer” program
PIM/Safety and Environmental Services
Great Printers Key Objectives
Promote pollution prevention
Encourage the printing industry to protect the human and environmental health
MINNESOTA “GREATPRINTER” PROGRAM
Why Do They Do This ?
CustomersIt’s the right thing to doMaintains compliance with regulations
MN Hazardous WasteRegulations
Minnesota Great Printer Qualifications
Commit to following the Great Printer Principles –Pledge form signed by President, CEO, Owner, etc.
Complete a facility Environmental, Health and Safety assessment
Complete at least one “beyond compliance” project
Initiate at least two additional “beyond compliance” projects
Facility Environmental, Health and Safety Assessments
Must be completed annually by consultant outside the company.
PIM will be there ½ day to several days depending on the size of the printer.
Must correct issues identified in the assessment report.
Report is confidential.
Examples of “Beyond Compliance” Projects
Waste reduction or pollution prevention.
Improved energy efficiency (purchasing wind power).
Minimizing impact to the employees health and safety.
The “LOW VOC” Project
Identified interested printers (“Great Printers”) willing to share their results.
Identified three solvents to choose from with lower volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and NON HAZARDOUS.
Non Hazardous Solvents
Have a flash point above 140° F.
Also avoid F-listed solvents like methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, etc.
Benefits for the Printer
Hazardous waste fees Less paperwork (annual training, contingency plans, etc.)Air permit fees
Benefits for the Environment
Less hazardous waste produced.
Less low level ozone/smog formed.
Great Printers Using the Low VOC or Non Hazardous Solvents
Applied GraphicsBolger Vision Beyond PrintFlaire Print Communications Franklin PressGLSJaps-OlsonJohn Roberts Summit Printing
Other Examples of “Beyond Compliance” Projects from Johnson Printing & Packaging
Lighting retrofit with better ballasts and lights
Installation of energy efficient roof
Reclaiming heat from air compressor
Examples of “Beyond Compliance” Projects from ECM Publishing
Waste newsprint sent to dairy operation for bedding
Converted solvent based parts washers to aqueous based parts washers
Other Pollution Prevention Activities
Use soy-based, agri-based or water-based inks.
Limit samples to smallest required amount and have supplier take back unused trial chemicals.
Recycle the used press wash solvents.
Recycle plastic containers, shrink wrap, etc.
Use solvents free of toluene, alcohol and methylene chloride.
Other Pollution Prevention Activities (Cont.)
Establish a waste minimization plan or committee.
Use the “direct-to-plate” or “computer-to-plate” process to develop your print job.
Have an energy usage audit conducted.
Use launderable shop towels.
Considerations for Customers
Evaluate your mailing lists.
Can use specify reduced margin widths and font size.
Print mailing information directly on the brochure.
Print using fewer colors.
Use recycled paper.
Print documents on both sides.
Why Purchase from Green/Great Printers
Why not, if the cost is the same.
You’re promoting businesses that protect the environment.
You’re supporting employers that care about the safety and health of the employees.
You partner with others that share your same values.
Get Your Information
Contact me – Paul Gutkowski [email protected]
“Great Printer” web site –www.pimn.org/environment/greatprinter.htm
Pollution Prevention and other printing information –www.pneac.org
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