Becoming A Good Steward
• An overall increase in FSC-certified paper usage by 10 percent per year
• Implementation of a new MIS system, saving the department $20,000 per year
• A program to bring and keep work in-state using FSC paper produced by Grays Harbor (an economically depressed area), saving $360,000 a year
Other initiatives include recycling paper and other waste materials, and a print assessment program for clients. The department also has a program to educate customers about sustainable printing practices, both in their offices and on their print and copy jobs.
- People:
- Vic Nathan Barkin
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
