About

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1% For the Planet is an umbrella organization overseeing non-profit organizations with an environmental focus. All member companies of 1% For the Planet donate 1% of their GROSS SALES ANNUALLY. Plan It Green Printing joined 1% For The Planet back in 2003 as one of the original 50 members.

Case Study

The New York City Department of Transportation recently asked Plan It Green to print dissolvable stickers for their parking citation bureau. The labels are applied to parking signs and then written on to alert citation crews if they should issue tickets. The labels dissolve when it rains or snows, leaving no residues or buildup. The labels are made of plant starch and cause no harm to the environment.

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Truly Sustainable Printing

Savvy organizations understand that choosing to produce their printed materials in a responsible way enhances the image of their brand in significant ways. Consumers prefer and buy ‘green’ when given a choice.

Today, the multitude of sustainable paper stocks, printing methods, and certification bodies require an education all by themselves. Are the inks petroleum or vegetable-based, low V.O.C. (volatile organic compounds) or not? Are the paper and packaging FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainably Forestry Initiative) or BEP (Best Environmental Practices) certified? Was the manufacturing carbon-neutral? Are the labels compostable?

Going further, is the paper biopolymers-based, tree-free, stone, or cellulose? And where is the paper actually coming from? — China, Taiwan, Canada, Indonesia or the U.S.? If the source is Indonesia or Canada, then this is quite possibly contributing to deforestation and the extinction of native species.

Because of Plan It Green Printing’s unique level of expertise with earth-friendly printing methods and materials, companies turn to us to assist them in navigating this new landscape.

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Quotable

“Once a company makes an environmental statement, its direct competitor is now conspicuous by its absence if it hasn’t too. Consumers are suspicious of that silence…. There is an underlying expectation that we are asking more questions about companies’ intentions. That is partly a phenomenon of the digital age where consumers are used to interviewing brands like they might be interviewing people for a job.”

— Alison Burns, CEO of JWT London

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Feedback

“Thanks again for all your efforts — the stickers looked great and were a hit!”

— Vicki Caldwell, Account Executive, Dell, Inc.

Who Works With Us?
  • Dell
  • Microsoft
  • Patagonia
  • California Audubon Society
  • Surfrider Foundation
  • Beyond Searsville Dam
  • Save Hetch Hetchy
  • Beverly Hills Juice
  • Bon Appetit @ The Getty Museum
  • The Great Orange Park
  • Colorado State University
  • Urban Environmental Policy
    Institute/Occidental College
  • Iowa State University
  • California State University at Irvine
  • San Diego Unified School District
  • Good Deed Organization
  • Cradle to Cradle
  • NYC Dept. of Transportation
  • Cisco Brothers
  • Ecover
  • Essential Living Foods
  • Nicola Foods
  • Supernature
  • Naked Edge snacks
  • The Grumpy Princess
  • iNi Sustainable Source
  • KASHI Foods
  • KPFK Radio
  • Legacy Financial
  • Simply Straws
  • Blue Smoke Coffee
  • Signature Coffee
  • Taylor Maid Farms
  • Temple Tea
  • Teko Socks
  • Snapware
  • Wend Magazine
  • Wooly Pockets Gardening
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Plan It Green Printing work featured in ‘Print and Production Finishes for Sustainable Design’ book

In 2002, we started to offer clients greener paper & sticker stock alternatives that far exceeded what 99% of printers offered. Stocks that were tree-free, 100% recycled/post-consumer waste. Soy-based inks. Now our foresight and the far-seeing intelligence of our clients has been recognized in “ Print and Production Finishes for Sustainable Design by Edward Denison, Rotovision, 2009. “…an indispensible ideas sourcebook and practical guide to what has become an important consideration for many designers: sustainability.” The book shows examples of environmentally friendly inks, varnishes, pigments, and finishes that can be used in a wide range of standard printed media. Printing innovations and specialized printing techniques using environmentally friendly ingredients are also included.

Our News

September 5, 2012Plan It Green Printing, one of North America’s leading earth-friendly printers, recently announced the success of printed dissolvable labels for major organizations across the U.S. Groups such as the New York City Department of Transportation, Cradle to Cradle® and Bon Appetite Management Company now use dissolvable labels to create greater efficiency, save time and help the environment.
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October 3, 2012 Plan It Green Printing’s clients include food services, food producers and food packagers who seek eco-friendly printing solutions for printed labels and more. Plan It Green offers a variety of sustainable printing options for businesses and organizations that require printed materials, yet want to limit the negative affect they have on the environment.
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