Why Sustainable Printing Matters
Traditional printing and paper production relies heavily on virgin wood fibers, chemical processing, and energy-intensive production—each of which contributes to resource depletion, water use, and carbon emissions. At PrintingCenterUSA, we’re changing that.
By combining:
- HP Indigo presses — which reduce setup waste and energy use through precision digital printing
- Sustana Solutions’ recycled fiber paper — made entirely from reclaimed materials
We deliver a printing solution that’s better for your project — and better for the planet.
The Sustainable Paper Process: From Waste to Print
1. Paper Reclamation & Recycling
Every responsible, sustainable paper process starts with recovery—collecting paper that has already been used by consumers and businesses. Instead of being sent to landfills, this material is sorted, cleaned, and prepared for recycling.
Sustana Solutions is one of North America’s largest high-grade paper recyclers, turning recovered paper into clean recycled fiber used across everyday products.
2. Fiber Production
Once reclaimed paper is collected, it’s broken down into fiber—the raw material used for new paper using advanced pulping and de-inking technology.to transform recovered paper into 100% sustainable recycled fiber , known as EnviroLife™ , along with related fiber grades.
- 100% post-consumer waste - meaning no new trees are cut for production
- Compliant with rigorous certifications Such as FSC® recycled content
- Processed chlorine-free and produced with renewable energy- including hydroelectric power and bioges - to reduce emissions.
3. Fiber to Paper Manufacturing
Once high-quality recycled fiber is produced, it’s used to manufacture sustainable paper stocks suitable for commercial printing. Sustana uses life-cycle assessment data to quantify and continually reduce environmental impacts, resulting in papers with one of the smallest environmental footprints in North America compared with traditional or other recycled papers.
Key environmental benefits include:
- Less water use than virgin pulp production
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduced contribution to climate change
- Support for biodiversity and water quality
(Life Cycle Assessments show Sustana’s recycled papers outperform average industry papers across multiple impact categories.)
Sustana’s Circular Economy: Keeping Materials in Use
What sets Sustana apart is its circular mindset: the idea that materials should be kept in productive use for as long as possible. This means:
- Recovered paper becomes recycled fiber
- Recycled fiber becomes sustainable paper
- Sustainable paper becomes products like printed materials
- At the end of life, paper can be reclaimed again
This closed-loop approach keeps resources out of landfills and returns value to the paper lifecycle.
Certifications & Environmental Attributes
Sustana’s recycled fiber and paper products carry rigorous sustainability certifications, offering transparency and trust for eco-conscious customers:
- FSC® Recycled Certification — responsible forest and sourcing standards
- Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) & Process Chlorine Free — reduced chemical impact
- ISO Environmental Standards — demonstrating ongoing environmental management
- Renewable Energy Use — reducing fossil fuel dependence
- FDA & ISEGA Compliant Fiber — suitable for food-contact packaging in some grades, showing purity and safety in production
A Better Choice for Your Business & the Planet
Choosing PrintingCenterUSA for your printing means choosing:
- Premium quality printed materials
- Paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber
- Lower environmental footprint
- Responsible production practices
- Reduced waste and smarter use of resources
Whether you’re printing marketing collateral, business documents, or event materials, you can feel confident your choices support sustainability at every step.
Our Ongoing Green Goals
We’re committed to continuing our environmental progress by:
- Increasing the use of renewable and recycled materials
- Offering more sustainable paper options to customers
- Further reducing waste, water, and carbon emissions
- Educating and empowering our customers about greener printing solutions
Together, we can make a positive impact — one print job at a time.