eco-friendly

printing solutions

Create Sustainable Marketing

& Communication Materials

with Soy Ink And Recycled Paper

We take sustainability seriously. When we can do something to minimize any negative impact on the environment, we do it. Soy inks and recycled paper are two examples of how we are going green. Ask your rep about other Earth friendly when requesting a quote on your next print job.

printed with soy

Soybeans grow abundantly in many of the Illinois farm fields not far from our headquarters about 30 miles west of Chicago. For more than 25 years soy based inks have been a sustainable alternative with rich, accurate color. These affordable non-petroleum based inks are a win-win for people and our planet. That's why we're eager to use soy-based inks and recycled paper whenever possible, offer our customers a sustainable solution without compromising our committment to quality.

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plantable seed paper

You are an outside the box thinker? So are we!

What better way to make an lasting impression than using plantable seed paper? Made with 100% recycled fibers.

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frequently

asked

questions

Eco-friendly printers focus on reducing environmental impact through sustainable paper sourcing, low-VOC or soy-based inks, energy-efficient equipment, recycling programs, and minimized waste throughout production.
Not always. While some specialty papers or inks may be priced higher, greener processes often reduce waste and energy usage—helping offset or even lower costs. Many sustainable options are competitively priced with traditional printing.
Yes. They contain fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), improving indoor air quality and reducing environmental harm. They also produce vibrant colors and are easier to de-ink during recycling.
For more information about the environmental impact of print media, we suggest the following websites:
- American Forest & Paper Association
- Choose Print (PIACS)
- DMA Environmental Resource Center
- Do You Know The Facts? (Millcraft Group)
- Ed: Paper. Printing. Design. Knowledge. (NewPage)
- Good for Forests (Sustainable Forest Initiative)
- Institute for Sustainable Communications
- International Paper: Down to Earth
- Mail Moves America (The DMA)
- Paper Because (Domtar)
- Paper Life Cycle (GREENBLUE)
- Paper Recycles (Paper Industry Association Council)
- Print Grows Trees (PGAMA Education Fund Inc.)
- Responsible Production and Use of Print and Paper (Two Sides)
- SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership)
- Sustainability at RIT
- Sustainable Print Systems Lab at RIT
- SustainCommWorld
- Two Sides - Promoting the Sustainability of Print and Paper (UK site)
- Two Sides - Promoting the Sustainability of Print and Paper (US site)
- US EPA - Green Power Partnership
- US EPA - PrintSTEP (Compliance Assistance)
- USPS - Greener Choices with Today's Mail
- The Value of Print (PIA)
- The Environmental Impact of Search and the Internet
- WhatTheyThink - Going Green
Absolutely. Modern sustainable inks and substrates deliver sharp, vibrant results equal to—sometimes better than—traditional printing. Eco-friendly doesn’t mean compromising quality.
Common certifications include FSC® and G7® color certification. These validate responsible sourcing, reduced environmental impact, and consistent print quality.
TEAM Concept Printing is FSC® and G7® color certified.