 | Minimizing use of non-renewables
reason It takes 2 liters of oil to make the toner required for a cartridge. SoyPrint cartridges eliminate that need. Plus, be re-filling traditional cartridges the plastic and metal used to make the core unit is reduced as the original can be used over and over. |
 | Using recycled materials
reason Some drums used in the cartridges are recycled and the computer chips can be reprogrammed by the major manufacturing companies. |
 | Using sustainably produced material
reason Soybean Oil is used to make the toner in SoyPrint Cartridges. |
 | Conserving energy
reason Our building has Energy Star windows, has 2 inches of spray foam and R-11 batting insulation, and is heated by an exterior wood furnace boiler (Central Boiler). Water is also heated by the wood boiler. |
 | Reducing waste
reason Reducing the waste in landfills of cartridges that are only used once. Recycling old cartridges back to the major manufacturer's. |
 | Energy efficient equipment
reason Use Energy Star windows, heavily insulated building with 2 inches of spray foam and R-11 batting, heat with exterior wood furnace boiler (Central Boiler), heat water throughout building with boiler. |
 | Recycling program
reason Recycle old toner cartridges back to the major manufacturers. Re-use the boxes that the toners are in until they are no longer acceptable. |
 | Using fuel efficient vehicles
reason Drive Honda Van for deliveries, 30-33 mpg. We also carpool with an individual that goes to the same area for medical treatment. |
 | Recycled promotional products
reason Cartridges are recycled and it gives the customers a green option for producing their printed products with the SoyPrint cartridges. |
| Reducing waste
reason We keep old cartridges out of landfills. We also recycle old cardboard boxes at our local landfill. |
 | Using organic products
reason Soybean oil is extracted during the processing of the beans for livestock feed. This by-product is used to make the toner for SoyPrint Cartridges, rather than petroleum based toner. |
 | Offering benefits to veterans
reason Our business is veteran owned. |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason We donate to church organizations, Liberty Place, Petra Academy, Monforton School, Whitehall Rotary Club. |
 | Contributing to local tax base
reason Taxes paid on local property. |
