newslettergreen Summer 2008

Environment-Friendly Printing

What we’re doing… What you can do…

Printed on FSC certified, carbon neutral,100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.

K-B Offset Printing, Inc. is nowoperating from a new location in StateCollege,Pennsylvania.

This 55,000 sq. ft. facility providesnearly twice the office, manufacturingand warehouse space as their formerplant.“Themovetothenewlocationwastheidealopportunitytoincreasecapacityandexpandourproductioncapabilities.”affirmed Raymond J. Caravan, Jr.,President of K-B Offset Printing and

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3500EastCollegeAvenueStateCollege,PA16801Phone:(814) 237-7600

Fax(814)237-7574TollFree:(800)359-2097

www.KBOFFSET.comThe New KB Offset Printing

Chairmanof theprinters.com,citing theadditionoftwonewprintingpresses.

The new Heidelberg Speedmasterpressesallowforfasterandmoreefficientfull-color printing for all kinds of jobs.

They compliment the already advancedtechnology systems in place for design,digitalpre-pressworkflow,bindery,print-on-demand, fulfillment and completemailingservices.

KB has greatly expanded its use ofrecycled materials and environmentally-friendly production practices. Yourcompany can benefit instantly by reducing your environmental impact just by using KB OFFSET’s products and services. Ask your customer service representative for the many ‘green’ options now available to your company.

The use of natural light for offices and production areas…

Recycle your company’s paper, plastics, glass, cans, equipment, parts, etc. Look for, and use, recyclable products. Find out where your nearest recycling center is located, and designate an employee of the month to coordinate.

Reuse paper, boxes, packaging, containers and even shipping envelopes. Save waste materials that can be reused. Repair, paint and/or find alternative uses for office supplies, fixtures, furnishings, etc. Purchase used items and donate reusable ones to non-profits.

Conserve fuel by avoiding unnecessary driving trips/deliveries —teleconference and telecommute. Encourage employee carpooling where possible, and the use of public transportation, walking or riding bikes. Keep fleet vehicles in-tune and tires inflated properly. Trade down SUVs to more fuel-efficient automobiles. Go from three cars to two; or better yet, two to one. Consider buying a hybrid or an electric plug-in.

Save energy by using natural light and by switching to low-energy bulbs. Turn down air conditioners. Insulate. Turn PCs off overnight.

Heidelberg Speedmaster

Paper, Ink & Beyond…Choosing A Recycled Paper

What Are The Benefits of Environment-Friendly Printing?By selecting a green printer, such as KB OFFSET, you have an immediate opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint with minimal effort. At the same time, your high-visibility materials that are used by employees and customers will be produced in an environmentally-friendly manner — helping to attract new clients.

Equally beneficial are print-on-demand, fulfillment, and mailing services that offer long-term cost savings by increasing efficiency, and reducing waste and duplication.

Whether you arrived at this decision as a cost savings measure, a new direction for marketing your business, or simply to do something

Recycled paper is defined by the source of the paper’s fiber:

Virgin fiber comes straight from the tree;

Pre-Consumer Waste fiber is produced from the paper mill’s leavings during conversion and production processes; and

Post-Consumer Waste is what most people consider to be the source of recycled paper. It’s fiber from paper that was previously printed and later recollected.

The EPA recommends that uncoated papers contain a minimum of 30% ‘recovered’ fibers. Coated papers are allowed a minimum of

10% due to their containing fewer fibers and more clay—a ratio that decreases the paper’s

strength, potentially to its detriment during

printing. Adding more fibers only further

weakens the paper while contributing

contaminants to the coating process. While coated papers look and feel beautiful, for the greenest

jobs, use uncoated papers whenever possible.

KB Offset’s knowledgeable staff will help take the confusion out of the paper selection process, and work with you and your designer to make green choices best suited to your particular print project.

CFL Bulb Scare

Recently there have been stories circulating around the internet pertaining to the danger posed by the mercury content of CFL bulbs (if broken). It should be noted that a very small amount of mercury is necessary for all flourescent bulbs to function; and, the amount contained within CFLs is much less than traditional tube lights. CFL bulbs use 75% less energy (and heat) than standard incandescents, while lasting up to 10 times longer. If properly handled (and recycled) they are less dangerous than the bulbs they replace. If you do break one, use the same precautions you would take when cleaning up any broken glass, and make sure the area is well ventilated for 15 minutes. More information at: epa.gov/mercury

Green Factoids:An aluminum can

can be recycled an unlimited amount

of times.

It takes about 60% less energy and water to produce recycled

paper instead of new paper.

a yard tall can save one whole tree.

Recycling a stack of newspapers

Ask the printers...What are low VOC Inks?VOCs refer to volatile organic hydrocarbons. Low VOC inks contain less than 5 percent of these toxins. For most applications, KB Offset uses low VOC inks containing 30% vegetable oil.

to make the planet a better place to live, printers like KB, can help take the burden off of your company —providing a green solution to an otherwise wasteful component.

Paper: Beckett Concept Vellum Sage Grass 70# | Inks: Van Son | Font family: Adobe Jenson