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Sustainability is a worldwide concern that is getting well-deserved attention. It’s going to impact every phase of our lives, so it’s not surprising that package printing will be in the thick of things (packagePRINTING, too). If melting glaciers, disappearing rain forests, depleting oil reserves, and increasing CO2 levels weren’t enough to get you’re attention, those playing in the packaging arena got a kick start (maybe a kick in the pants) from their friendly neighborhood Wal-Mart store. Much like it did with RFID technology back in 2003, Wal-Mart helped bring sustainability to the forefront of the packaging supply chain with its “Packaging Scorecard.” This was

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Disc Graphics announced it is in the process of certification by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) as an ecologically responsible end user. Certification by the Council acknowledges companies that use supplies and methods that adhere to the principles of sustainability. Disc Graphics hosted an Eco-Summit to demonstrate the various ways printing and packaging companies can be environmentally conscious and remain accountable to both the environment and the public. Sr. Vice President John Rebecchi said, “Disc Graphics is committed to the issue of sustainability and working with our customers to take an eco-design approach to their packaging.” Companies represented at the Eco-Summit included the