Our Passion for Preservation
Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Certification
SFI Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for maintaining, overseeing and improving a sustainable forestry certification program that is internationally recognized and is the largest single forest standard in the world. When you order one of our many SFI certified products, you can be confident you’re buying paper from certified forests or certified paper sourcing. To learn more:
Environmental Products
Reduce mailing inventories by 50%. Use 35% less paper while eliminating inserting and fulfillment costs. Encourage end users to recycle their envelopes…These are just a few ways you can be greener with Western States. We're exclusive manufacturers of several products that specifically promote sustainability. See our comprehensive list to learn more or place an order.
Reduced Ink Usage
We employ technologies such as our revolutionary ink-mixing machine that delivers accurate, high-quality, eco-friendly color printing. The Rexon Color Point Advanced reduces environmental impact and saves on VOC and ISO reporting and disposal costs; it uses just enough product while it promotes recycling of old, redundant or slow-moving ink stock.
Company-wide Recycling
Since we implemented an expanded company-wide recycling program in 2008, we’ve saved more than 65 tons of waste from going to landfills. We also cut our shredded waste costs in half when we converted it into recyclable chip and mix bails and boxes. In addition, our label facility has a “zero waste” goal—all waste paper from our label operation is turned into fuel pellets that generate energy. This keeps 40,000 pounds of waste per month out of landfills. Learn some ideas and tips for recycling.
Energy Efficient Facilities
We’re always looking for ways to minimize our energy consumption at our locations. For instance, our label facility in Sun Prairie, WI is built with tilt-up concrete walls to provide better insulation and a 50% savings in energy costs.