WE CARE ABOUT OUR PLANET
ZUZA is committed to being an eco-friendly printing company, with green printing services. In addition to our active paper stock waste recycling program and our use of environmentally-friendly vegetable based inks, we also offer you the choice of many fine printing papers that are certified as being produced using responsible forest management.
- Virtually 100% of our paper purchases are from paper companies that harvest trees from decades-old tree farms specifically planted, harvested, and replanted to provide an ongoing source of non-public paper pulp. These tree farms not only ensure a sustainable, ongoing paper supply but also assure the land they use will remain undeveloped commercially.
- We recycle 27.5 tons of paper every month. Frankly, it is a lot of work and effort, with a buy-back revenue stream that covers only a small fraction of the cost. That's OK, though, because we believe it to be a very valuable effort.
- We use recycled papers whenever possible and encourage others to do the same.
- We recycle about 95% of all our pallets. Through partnerships with our vendors, we pass these skids back and forth multiple times.
- We use biodegradable inks and toners that are recyclable.
- We use chemicals and solvents that are almost 100% water soluble, biodegradable, and recyclable. They are often more expensive, but we consider these products to be a wise investment.
- We have implemented programs to reduce our electrical consumption and to minimize the use of all raw materials.
- All electronic waste is sent to our recycling vendor
- All waste oil and inks are transported to proper recycling centers required by law
- Most plastics and all metal are transported to recycling centers
- All cardboard is broken down, stacked, banded and sent to recyclers
- A very important way we urge our customers to partner with us in our environmental efforts is by using our digital/Internet ordering, proofing, and reordering system. Use of our digital ordering system enables all of us to save substantial amounts of gasoline and other raw materials.
- Total recycled paper waste for 2023 approximately 330 tons
- Trees saved = 5,624
- Gallons of water saved = 2,315,565
- Gallons of oil saved = 119,086