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Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Announces Jodi Sawyer as Chair

SGP also elects 2018 executive committee.

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6 years ago

February 1, 2018

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP; Sayville, NY) announced that it has elected a new slate of officers for 2018, led by Jodi Sawyer of FLEXcon.

“I look forward to leading SGP at this very dynamic and exciting time in our development,” said Jodi Sawyer, chair, SGP. “Sustainability is becoming a critical part of the printing industry`s future and SGP certification is reaching greater levels of respect and attention. With the tenth anniversary of SGP coming up in 2018, this will be a key year for SGP to educate and inform the industry and its customer on the advantages of sustainable print.”

The 2018 SGP executive committee:

Chair: Jodi Sawyer, FLEXcon

Chair, SGP Foundation: Jonathan Graham, TE Connectivity

Chair Elect: Paul Glynn, Designtex

Treasurer: Doreen Monteleone, D2 Advisory Group/Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)

Secretary and Chair, Technical Committee: Marcia Y. Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)

Chair, SGP Brand Leaders: Libra Balian, ANN INC.

For 2018, SGP anticipates having more than 100 certified sustainable printers and continuing the Partnership’s drive toward a fully sustainable future for the print industry. In addition to certifying printers, who comply with rigorous environmental best practices, the organization organizes conferences, seminars, academic studies and sharing sessions to help print manufacturers and print buyers create sustainable supply chains. While each print facility is unique, certification helps each printer achieve a positive environmental impact.

For more information, visit sgpartnership.org.

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