ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The issues aren't black and white . . . they're GREEN.

Paper
• We actively encourage and promote the use of FSC, FSI and other environmentally certified paper.
• We recommend 100% Post Consumer, Certified Processed Chlorine Free, Tree Free or Recycled Paper.
• Tree free fibers include Bamboo, Hemp, Rocks & Minerals, Sugarcane Bagasse, and more.

Inks
• We use vegetable based inks consisting of Soya, Chinawood and Linseed which are all renewable products.
• Our inks are manufactured locally, without lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium compounds.
• We specialize is custom Pantone® spot color printing which uses significantly less paper, ink, solvents, and energy.
• Our full color digital printing with non-toxic toners reduces paper waste and avoids the solvents used in offset printing.

Solvents
• We use low and no VOC solvents for all of our printing and production requirements.
• Our printing plates & solutions are disposed of and recycled according to EPA regulations.
• We use water based aqueous coatings & varnishes on products which require a protective sealant.

Production
• We develop products, processes, and working methods to reduce the waste of paper, water, and energy.
• We segregate, re-use and recycle the waste unavoidably produced in our production processes.
• Our direct-to-plate technology eliminates the need for film used in traditional methods of offset printing.

Legislation Compliance
• We are fully compliant with the Hazardous Waste Act 2005 and waste is segregated for recycling by licensed contractors.
• We are assessed regularly by independent auditors to ensure we are managing environmentally friendly practices.

Co-Op
• We encourage gang run printing which reduces production waste by up to 95% while delivering massive cost savings.
• We discount costs for non-profit organizations choosing our environmentally friendly graphics and printing services.
• Our buying power enables us to purchase eco-friendly paper and materials at a lower cost and pass on the savings.
• Investment in the latest technology and enables High Mountain Graphics to remain highly competitive and hi end.
• Online ordering and proofing reduces production costs and savings are passed onto you, our customer.

Commitment
Thru endless hours of research we continue to educate ourselves and our clients to improve on our goal of providing truly
environmentally friendly graphics, printing, and sign solutions.

More Information
Call us at (973) 427-5820 for additional information on environmentally friendly paper, printing, and products.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!