FolgerGraphics has always made sustainability and caring for the environment a priority. Preserving our green spaces and keeping our air clean by using earth-friendly equipment and recycled paper is important to our business and to our community. In 2007, FolgerGraphics was the only printing company in Hayward to receive the Business and Environmental Achievement Award from the City of Hayward and the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce.

Hayward Mayor Michael Sweeney, at left, presents vice president Kirk Folger and staff at FolgerGraphics with the city's Business and Environmental Achievement Award.

Below are just some of the ways FolgerGraphics has helped
preserve and enhance our environment.

We use Soy Inks
70% of our paper is made from recycled materials
100% of our paper waste and trim is recycled
We sequence our print jobs by ink color to save time and reduce ink waste
Our pre-press process eliminates photochemicals and saves energy and water
We recycle plastic, cans, newsprint and glass
We recycle batteries, ballast, scrap metal, metal plates and fluorescent light tubes
We save energy by using light dimmers and tinting our windows
Trees and native shrubs planted around our building reduce heating costs