One planet, finite resources. Our founders have a strong commitment and connection to the natural world, and this belief carries through to our company practices. SunDance has long been a leader in sustainability and environmentally responsible printing practices. Our passion begins at the top with our company owner and Chairman of the Board, John Ruggieri, and his longstanding advocacy for the environment. The Ruggieri family are dedicated to championing a cleaner, greener print production facility, and SunDance delivers on many levels.
We are proud to be the first Certified Green Offset Printer in the state of Florida by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). This rigorous process entails intensive documentation of waste streams, internal and external audits, mandatory Best Management Practices and Sustainability Policies, Impact Trackers, and more. As part of our SGP standards, we also have an employee- based Sustainability Committee, who meet regularly to monitor progress and brainstorm new ideas for sustainable processes and environmental advocacy.
Printing is an inherently wasteful business, and we recognize we have a responsibility to the planet to be as mindful of our resources as possible. We aggressively pursue recycling campaigns for multiple waste streams, including aluminum (old press plates), paper trim, cardboard, toner cartridges, batteries, and pallets. In 2021 we embarked on an electronic waste recycling program, and collected 1,978 pounds of e-waste which was diverted from the landfill and responsibly recycled.
Our commitment to sustainability and the environment extends to our building and our community. Our facility is lushly landscaped with “Florida friendly” drought resistant plants, and we use well water for irrigation and mulch heavily to retain moisture. We worked hand in hand with a local expert to choose flowering plants and trees that provide not only beauty for the community, but a refuge for wildlife. As part of our SGP certification, this year SunDance is focusing on giving back to our community, with year-long activities planned such as an employee blood drive, partnering with Habitat for Humanity, and other organizations who focus on community outreach.
At SunDance, we strive to live by our core values each and every day. Live Sustainably is just one of the commitments we’ve made to ourselves, our community, and our customers. Call us today to find out how SunDance can provide a "greener" solution for your marketing projects.