Minister gives thumbs up to Sustainable Green Print
Queensland Climate Change and Sustainability Minister, Kate Jones, launches Printing Industries’ Sustainable Green Print (SGP) program in Brisbane.
Members of the Queensland printing industry gathered for the launch, which was held at Fergies Print & Mail in Hamilton, to hear about the latest project from Printing Industries.
Jones said SGP would make it easier for customers to identify environmentally friendly printers. “Printing companies can not only develop sustainable practices but can now promote their green credentials to the increasing number of customers who want to make the right environmentally-friendly choices,” she said.
“The certification program will also help companies realise the economic and competitive advantages in being green. This is a great branding tool for green printers.
Pictured: (left to right) Printing Industries Queensland State President Ashley Petfield; Queensland Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Kate Jones MP; Managing Director, Fergies Print and Mail, John Ferguson.
Printing Industries Queensland State president, Ashley Petfield, endorsed the Minister’s comments and thanked the Queensland State Government for its financial contribution to the development of SGP.
“Just being compliant with environmental regulations is not good enough anymore. Print consumers are now demanding that their printers establish and maintain transparency about the environmental impact of their business,” he said.
“Sustainable Green Print has now set the standard for environmental management in the Australian printing industry.”
Printing Industries Queensland state general manager, Neal McLary, said the government’s support and funding for SGP was an example of how government and industry could work in conjunction with one another.
“Together we have contributed to the sustainability of Queensland businesses and to the elevation of the environmental credentials of the printing industry,” he said.
Information on SGP is available from by calling 1800 227 425 or from any Printing Industries offices or via www.sustainablegreenprint.com.au