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DocuSource Certified Green, Helps Sustain Forests
One of Only Two Printers in the Triangle Area with FSC Certification
RTP, N.C. (February 25, 2009) – Now more than ever, there is a growing emphasis on renewable natural resources. Businesses are looking for ways to assure their vendors and strategic partners embrace eco-friendly practices. DocuSource, (www.docusourceofnc.com), a full-service resource for printing and communication materials, announces today that it has received Chain of Custody (CoC) certification through the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The certification is earned by demonstrating a company’s compliance with environmentally responsible procurement policies.
DocuSource is one of only two printing companies in the Triangle area, and one of only 34 printers in North Carolina, to achieve certification. In the context of a printing company, FSC certification means that the paper being used can be traced back to its source through its CoC documentation. This includes clearly labeling all materials by their source type and percentage.
“The expert team at DocuSource is engaged to do our part to help sustain the environment and meet client requests for sustainable practices,” says Kathy Murchison, president and CEO of DocuSource of NC, LLC. “We all need to be aware of our impact on the planet. An important part is making sure that the paper we use is from a forest that is managed in a way that protects our natural resources.”
FSC certification is awarded to companies that manufacture, trade in or process forest products. The company must demonstrate compliance to specific forest procurement policies. FSC is recognized by corporate and governmental sectors as the model to ensure that forest resources are maintained for future generations.
About DocuSource of NC, LLC:
DocuSource, a full-service resource for printing and communication materials, has built its success on providing businesses that most important element – visual impression. From customized marketing, training and technical documents to life-size graphics to an online document management system; DocuSource delivers communication relevant to each client’s success. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C, DocuSource is a woman-owned and FSC-certified green printer with a complete fulfillment and distribution operation. The customer care experts at DocuSource offer a customized approach to maximize their clients’ printing needs adding value and saving time. Using state-of-the-art resources, the DocuSource printing experts create tailored solutions including personalized booklets, binders, DVDs, large format color graphics and much more. From start-ups to Fortune 1000 brands, DocuSource has proven relationships with servicing industries such as health and pharmaceutical, contract research, education and software development. Visit http://www.docusourceofnc.com/or call (919) 459-5900.
About the Forestry Stewardship Council:
The Forest Stewardship Council, an organization that audits companies to assure that the wood and pulp used in the production process are grown, harvested and manufactured for high environmental standards. Its purpose is to coordinate the development of forest management standards, to provide public information about certification, and to work with certification organizations to promote FSC certification in the U.S. FSC standards represent the world’s strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. There are 10 principles and 57 criteria that address forest management sustainable practices. To use any FSC trademarks or initials, the printer must have chain-of-custody certification. Visit www.fscus.org.
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