- Green Source electricity.
We understand that the electricity used in communicating your vision needs to come from renewable energy sources. That's why we pay slightly more per kilowatt hour for PGE's Green Source electricity, which is approximately 85 percent new wind power and 15 percent new biomass (wood waste) power. We also actively seek out printers who use green power. In some locales, this option is limited due to the fact that power companies in some areas do not have green electricity programs.
- 100% soy or vegetable ink options.
We work exclusively with printers who use 100% soy or vegetable-based (ie, linseed) ink, which is more earth-friendly than petroleum-based or hybrid ink products. Cultivation of soybeans uses only 0.5 percent of the total energy necessary to produce the ink. Soy and vegetable inks also have low levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which helps to reduce air pollution by minimizing toxic emissions. The pigment cartier in soy and vegetable inks degrades faster and more completely than in standard petroleum ink, and can be removed more easily than regular ink from paper in the recycling process.
- Recycled and tree-free paper options.
We make sure to work only with those printers who offer impressive recycled and tree-free paper options. We seek always to work with printers as close to your locale as possible, cutting down on shipping and emissions costs.
- A broad range of media services.
We offer print design and production sevices for logos, brochures, posters, ads, flyers, booklets, newsletters, and banners. Our web media services include affordable websites and other HTML offerings, such as email newsletters and graphic email blasts. Writing, research, project consulation, photography, simple video editing, and editorial skills complete our repertoir.
- Affordability.
Many of our clients are NGO's. We know that this sector is comprised of hardworking individuals who donate much of their own time to the causes they believe in, or who have limited budgets due to the nature of grant-dependent income. That's why we feel good to offer reduced design rates for nonprofits - $35 hourly rates instead of the industry-standard $50-70 hourly rate.
- Enthusiasm to match your own.
What sustains us through hours of computer work? Knowing that we're working on cutting-edge, culturally important projects for the common good. This is the real source of our inspired design sense, just as it is the real source of your sucess. We're happy to be a part of that.
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