SGP (The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership) and Canopy (formerly Markets Initiative) have jointed hands to form an alliance for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
As an independent, non-profit environmental organization, Canopy is now working with printers throughout North America and having a policy with Canopy fulfills the ‘sustainability policy’ and exceeds the ‘responsible materials sourcing’ components of SGP’s Certification Criteria.
” ‘SGP’s alliance with Canopy represents a significant step forward. Canopy’s program offers printing companies the tools necessary to meet and exceed certification criteria relating to responsible sourcing. We are pleased to welcome Canopy and look forward to establishing a stronger working relationship,”stated Marcia Kinter,SGP Board of Directors Chair.
According to Neva Murtha, 2nd campaigner for Canopy, “Canopy is pleased to have formed this alliance with SGP because we provide the framework for leading paper purchasing policies that support endangered forest conservation and the development of the most environmentally friendly paper. We are happy to support printers throughout North America in implementing this vision,”