 | Using renewable energy
reason PFL is 100% wind powered! That means every computer, press, folder, and light we use is powered by a nearby windmill farm. Though wind-powered electricity costs a little more, we believe that as more businesses choose to purchase energy from renewable sources, green power will gain momentum and go mainstream, eventually providing our country with the best of all worlds: energy that is clean, cost-effective, and made in America. |
 | Reducing waste
reason We are focused on reducing waste. By using top-grade paper with highly-trained press operators, we have considerably reduced the number of test sheets needed to run through the presses as we set up your printing project. |
 | Recycling program
reason Production facility recycles all paper scraps, campus-wide recycling of cans, paper, plastic, and cardboard. |
 | Reducing toxic emissions
reason Our paper is milled Elemental Chlorine Free. Our inks are vegetable-based, primarily soy, which is both gentle on the environment while producing bright, high-quality images. We use water-based aqueous coating to protect your printed pieces. It provides a high-gloss surface that deters dirt and fingerprints and is more friendly to our environment than UV coatings.
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 | Using recycled materials
reason We are proud to use paper made by Oji Paper Group for our main house stocks. Oji is based in Japan and adheres to that country's incredibly strict environmental standards. Oji obtains 60% of its pulp from recovered paper, and nearly all of the rest from its own well-managed tree plantations. |
 | Using sustainably produced material
reason Printingforless.com's responsible paper sourcing practices have earned us the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certification. Our paper vendor, Unisource Worldwide, is the first distributor to attain chain-of-custody certification by the three national programs that recognize responsible forestry. These certifications are a guarantee to our customers that products printed on nearly all of our house stocks come from well-managed forests adhering to strict environmental and socio-economic standards. |
 | Little or no packaging used
reason We package our products with biodegradable padding materials instead of those that are harmful to the environment, such as petroleum-based foam "peanuts." |
 | Reducing paper use
reason By using top-grade paper with highly-trained press operators, we have considerably reduced the number of test sheets needed to run through the presses as we set up your printing project, thus reducing the amount of paper required. |
 | Using sustainable building designs
reason We have a carpet-free facility that eliminates the effects of formaldehyde outgassing produced by many carpet products. We have open architecture with minimal finishes and little material waste. Many of our office areas are finished with Tectum, a recycled shredded aspen slash that also provides excellent sound absorption. No need for sheetrock, tape, paint, or other harmful extras. Our facility is built into a hillside, rather than high-marked on a knoll; this preserves our community's viewshed as well as insulates for better heating/cooling. |
 | Preserving wildlife habitat
reason We have preserved a twenty-five acre wetland on our property, with plans to enhance this area into a wetlands interpretive center in the future. |
 | Conserving energy
reason Office areas at PrintingForLess.com have abundant natural light. Where natural light isn't sufficient, we use energy-saving fluorescent fixtures, switched to allow 1, 2, or 3 tubes to be on at any given time.
Our exterior lighting conforms to our community's latest voluntary anti-light-pollution guidelines. Our building is heavily insulated, which is especially important in Montana! We actually had special insulation inserts created to fit into the concrete block walls, which reduces energy consumption and waste, while increasing our insulating value and comfort. Our smoke-free campus and building-wide humidification system help keep the internal air quality healthful for employees and visitors. |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason Outside, our landscaping is designed specifically to low water consumption standards. |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason At PFL, we strive to be active participants in our local community. We are supporters of our local Big Brothers Big Sisters, which is one of the highest-performing chapters in the country. As a dog-friendly workplace, we also support the Stafford Animal Shelter, where each animal receives daily meaningful human contact and an opportunity to interact with other members of its species. In addition, we support our local volunteer fire department and participate in various fund raising efforts by sponsoring employee participation. |
 | Childcare for employees
reason We have on site daycare for all employees. |
 | Paying living wages to employees
reason At PFL, all wages are at the standard living level or higher. |
 | Employee benefits program
reason We offer employees onsite daycare, a dog-friendly facility, healthcare, 401k, Christmas parties & BBQ's, and fun Fridays. |
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