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Paper merchants and printers are continually looking for ways to increase their profits by adding value to their print manufacturing. Becoming certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is one of the ways that printers and paper suppliers can show their customers that they are environmentally-conscious.

In our experience, FSC-certified printers charge higher prices for their print work. FSC-certified paper can be substantially more costly than non-FSC paper.

So how can you balance environmental and fiscal responsibility?

Synapse's 
Green Program.




For companies that are interested in environmentally-friendly print but concerned about potential increased costs, we’ve developed the Synapse Green Program. There are four unique elements to a Green Program print project:

SynBID, Paper, Ink,
 and 
Transportation.
  SynBID

A Green Program project is bid only to environmentally-responsible FSC- and SFI-certified printers using SynBID, our proprietary online bid procurement solution that procures bids from our network of 1,000+ print suppliers, while leveraging our multi-million dollar print spend. 		  Paper

Synapse has access to FSC, Recycled, 100% PCW, 50/50 Bamboo, Chlorine Free, and Renewable Energy (Wind/ Hydro) paper options which are available to clients that select the Synapse Green Program for their print projects. To see a list of our environmentally friendly paper choices click here 		  Ink

With direct buying access to major Soy and UV ink manufacturers, we can procure “green” inks for our clients’ print projects. This step in our process also includes consulting on environmentally-responsible coating options such as varnishes and aqueous coatings. 		  Transportation

Our logistics team plans efficient delivery routes and arranges shared transportation for long-hauled deliveries. In addition, Synapse’s Preferred Vendor Network includes printers in all 50 states and various international countries, which can be utilized to greatly reduce transportation costs, fuel consumption, and delivery time. 		 
SynBID + massive leverage = cost savings for our clients
 
 
Synapse buys paper direct from paper suppliers = more buying power for our clients
 
 
 
Synapse gives our clients a full array of environmentally-friendly print options
 
 
 
The Green Program goes full circle to deliver green solutions for each print project - from start to finish