What is FSC certified printing?
FSC printed projects are run using papers that are independently certified to meet Forest Stewardship Council standards and produced by certified printing companies. The standards FSC sets are to ensure the wood and pulp used in the production process are grown, harvested and manufactured to high environmental standards. All parts of the manufacturing process are audited to ensure adherence to these standards. If all of the standards are met, the projects can be considered FSC certified and contain the FSC tree and checkmark logo.A printed project containing the FSC logo is a better indicator of environmental stewardship than simply using recycled paper with the recycled logo, and makes a stronger, more positive statement about your company or organization. The criteria for use of the recycled logo are vague, at best, and there is no oversight in the use of the logo.
FSC projects are produced in a tightly controlled system. Each part of the manufacturing process, from the forest through the printing company, is certified by independent certifying agencies. The FSC mark is a guarantee materials used in production come from well-managed forests, recycled sources, or a combination of both
How can you produce a FSC certified project?
Producing FSC certified projects is easy. Broudy does most of the work for you.
- Ask your Broudy representative to run your next project as an FSC certified job.
- We will help you select an FSC certified paper that meets the requirements of the project.
- Leave room in the artwork for the FSC logo.
Note: As a condition of our FSC certification, we are prohibited from supplying high-resolution artwork to designers for placement.
After Broudy places the appropriate logo, we will send a PDF of the project along with the paper information to an independent certifying agency. They confirm the certification of the paper and appropriate use of the logo. The certifying process of a printed piece normally takes a day, and occurs during the proofing process of a project. This enables the project to proceed without any delay in production.
Are FSC certified projects more expensive than traditionally printed projects?
No, Broudy does not charge more for running a FSC project. In general, paper prices for FSC certified materials are not any more expensive than their non-FSC counterparts. However, only certain papers are FSC certified, so there are not as many choices when shopping papers. Please call your Broudy representative to discuss your paper options.
Which FSC logo will be used?
What You Can Do?
By choosing a printer that is FSC certified, you can display the FSC logo on your printed materials – showing your customers and clients that you, too, have taken responsibility for the environment. For more information about FSC and printing responsibly, contact your Broudy representative or www.fsc.org.
