GREEN: It’s the Right Thing to Do
“In concert with the Office of the Environmental Executive, I would like GPO to develop an environmentally advanced certificate or seal for a more environmentally responsible paper for use by Federal agencies. These could include processed chlorine-free (PCF) paper, carbon neutral papers, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified papers and perhaps others. I’d like to encourage the paper industry to embrace such a move.
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.
