The EPA and the State of Colorado classifies Pioneer Press as a “very small waste generator”. This is a designation that almost no other offset print companies our size in the state of Colorado can claim and is something we have worked hard to accomplish.
Pioneer Press of Greeley strives to actively manage our impact on our environment, diligently working towards reducing any negative impact we have. As an environmentally-friendly printing company and leader in the print industry, we strive for continuous improvement towards the goal of conserving resources for future generations. We are committed to this process of being environmentally-friendly through the following steps that have been and will be taken:
Actions Already Taken:
- 2022 New Press
- LED UV - which is far more efficient
- Faster and uses less paper to set up each print job
- 24x36 size to reduce waste in paper and plate material
- Active and intentional management of delivery routes and schedules which allows us to continue to see a reduction in fuel consumption.
- Properly managing our waste to reduce the landfill waste we produce while increasing recycled and repurposed materials such as:
- Printing Plates
- Inks and Solvents
- Excess Paper from Presses
- Office Paper, Aluminum Cans, and Plastic Bottles
- We’ve also added blue recycle bins in high profile areas, to encourage and simplify recycling.
- Scheduled and received an internal energy consumption audit which has lead to:
- 2020 - A compressor replacement with a variable frequency drive that produces air pressure as needed which significantly reduces energy consumption.
- Front office lighting that’s been changed to LED panels from fluorescent tubes
- 2018 - Installed water filling stations and gave each employee an insulated Arctic Mug
- Reduced plastic water bottle use from 96 per week to 6 per week
- Our production plant is now cooled with evaporative cooler to reduce electrical needs
- All heating and cooling on programmable thermostats
Pending and Ongoing Actions:
- As a result of the internal energy consumption audit
- Production lighting will be replaced with LED as bulbs go out
- Goal of 100% recycling of those waste products that are recyclable
- Sales Training
- Coach clients to increase the percentage of press sheet used to reduce waste
- Maximize printing efficiency through “right sizing” of orders
- Printing more and storing for future use
- Reducing the print run to eliminate recycling obsolete collateral
Our Goals for Being an Environmentally-Friendly Business
With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we are proud to be an environmentally-friendly printing company. We are passionate about continuing to learn and grow as an environmentally-friendly business while remaining a leader in environmentally friendly presses. We strive to be active participants in environmental groups and events in the Northern Colorado area to help promote the importance of being environmentally conscious throughout our community as a local business. We work to educate ourselves and others about what it means to be an environmentally-friendly business and how others can help make a difference in their own business!
Some of our current company goals to maintain being an environmentally-friendly printing company are:
- 100% LED UV print production for offset presses
- This reduces energy consumption and minimizes VOC output
- Replace delivery vehicles with new models that offer higher efficiency and less VOC output
- Continue to explore alternative energy models
- Such as solar and wind energy
Our Environmentally-Friendly PRint prESSES
At Pioneer Press of Greeley Inc, we have great expectations for our printing company and strive to set the standard for other printing companies alike. Being environmentally friendly and offering reliable and efficient presses is more than possible as a printing company and we work to be an example of that.
Pioneer Press of Greeley Inc has been and will continue to be environmentally friendly through the management of our waste, recycling what is possible, and investing in energy-efficient equipment. As a local business in Northern Colorado, we understand the importance of being environmentally conscious. Contact us today to learn more!
