DATA makes every effort to offer its customers the option of choosing environmentally responsible products. Our commitment to sustainability is backed by our environmental management programs and policy. We have measures in place to assure customers that DATA manufacturing processes are as environmentally friendly as possible. Ecological printing. It starts at the design stage, by defining the appropriate format, colours, ink coverage and printing processes...and extends through to optimal quantities and minimizing transport.

Responsible paper. Choices include: recycled - with or without post-consumer waste fibre (PCW); produced with renewable energy; processed chlorine free (PCF); certified to support well managed forests; a line of lighter weight papers; and all these options primarily manufactured in Canada.

DATA clients can request the use of FSC®-certified papers for their product lines. Carbonless, thermal, security papers and labels are available. Our standard digital production offering utilizes FSC-certified paper. All major DATA production facilities are FSC-certified.

Manufacturing. Prepress in our major facilities employs computer-to-plate technology, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals. DATA printing processes require less water, solvents, and use vegetable oil based inks. DATA has been investing and increasing its digital capabilities - digital print is virtually chemical-free and waterless.

Our plants have recycling programs and processes to minimize waste sent to landfill. We have stringent procedures for control and waste management.

Carbon-neutral. We measure and reduce our carbon footprint. Many of plants across the DATA network use renewable energy and we have implemented system-wide annual initiatives to reduce energy consumption. DATA can offer clients the option of purchasing a carbon-neutral product. We can help you calculate and offset carbon with a certified third party partner.

Eco-logical business. DATA's innovative solutions can increase the efficiency of your application through its life cycle. Combining print-on-demand digital print with variable imaging and database marketing services to better target messaging will eliminate redundant publishing and reduce waste while improving results. Document analysis and consolidation can eliminate redundant forms. Migration to electronic forms literally eliminates paper usage. Web-based tools facilitate efficient design, branding, requisitioning and instant personalizing of forms, stationery, and business cards. Web-to-consumer marketing fulfillment solutions encourage customer migration to electronic interaction. There are many ways DATA can help streamline your business processes and foster a more environmentally friendly result.

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