Sustainable Printing: Introducing SunDance's Radiance EcoBoard

SunDance is thrilled to unveil our latest solution, Radiance EcoBoard, designed to elevate sustainability and provide eco-conscious options for wide-format signage and tradeshow displays. For far too long, the choices for rigid portable signage have been limited to polystyrene or ¼" PVC – materials that, despite their convenience and lightweight nature, ultimately end up in landfills, unable to be recycled. And, if the item is being used for shop signage, such as a trade show or other temporary installation, the material may only be used for hours before being discarded in the trash, potentially lasting for hundreds of years in a landfill. At SunDance, we continually seek new ways to innovate and provide more sustainable solutions to the market. Radiance EcoBoard is an outstanding illustration of this commitment.

Sustainable Printing: SunDance's 2023 SGP Summary

At SunDance, we are committed to protecting the environment and take our role as a sustainable print and packaging manufacturer very seriously. Every year, we aim to be more sustainable than the last, and 2023 was no exception. As the first SGP-certified Offset Printer in Florida, we are proud to continuously implement sustainable solutions for environmentally efficient manufacturing processes. In accordance with SGP standards, we undertake an annual continuous improvement project or projects to show our commitment to sustainable practices.

Sustainable Printing: 5 Things to Consider Before Your Next Print Project

At SunDance, our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. For example, we were the first certified Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) offset printer in the state of Florida. Understanding the shared desire of our clients to adopt eco-conscious printing practices, we stand as a versatile partner with diverse capabilities spanning wide-format, packaging, and commercial printing. Here are five essential factors to consider before embarking on your next print project, empowering you to make conscientious and sustainable choices across our comprehensive range of printing services.

Sustainable Printing: Embrace Sustainability, Make a Difference at the Dscoop Eco Summit 2023

Are you in the digital printing industry? Looking to engage with other industry professionals and grow your expertise? Dscoop is one of the world's largest and most collaborative digital print and design communities to do just that! SunDance has partnered with Dscoop to host a site visit during its inaugural Eco Summit. This summit will cover all things digital printing, featuring industry-leading guest speakers, in addition to the on-site facility tour of the SunDance headquarters.

2022 in Review: SunDance Advances Community and Sustainability Efforts

The year 2022 has come and gone! Our team at SunDance is excited to share all we've been able to accomplish this past year. Between our Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) and following through with our general sustainability measures, SunDance has been busy! We know from experience it's not easy being green. But we also know it's oh so important.

New in Flexible Packaging: Our 100% Recyclable Paper Pouch is Biodegradable, Compostable, and Oh So Lovable

Flexible packaging is universally popular among manufacturers, consumer goods packagers, product marketers, and end-users alike because it offers so many benefits. And just as the stand-up pouch was a milestone in the evolution of flexible packaging, a unique new 100% recyclable paper pouch is leading the transformation to super-green flexible packaging.

SunDance Sustainability: Our 2021 SGP Audit

SunDance recently completed an SGP recertification audit, a rigorous process we go through every 2 years. SGP stands for the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership and is the only print-production specific certification program focused on all aspects of sustainability within a print manufacturing organization. SunDance was the first offset printer in the state of Florida to achieve SGP certification, one of only 62 SGP certified companies in the USA and Canada.

Flexible Packaging -  a unique and sustainable option

Over the past few years, you may have noticed a shift in trends at the grocery store. Pastas once sold in cardboard containers are now in pouch bags, plastic apple sauce cups now compete with squeeze bottles, and large bulky detergent pod containers have been replaced with sleek bags and child- resistant zippers. What is this new style of packaging, and is it here to stay or just a passing trend?

Happy Arbor Day!

Here at SunDance, we’re all about doing our part for the environment. We try to live sustainably. There’s a misconception in the world that we should be shifting away from paper and forest products as climate change looms. However, that kind of thinking is sadly misguided. Trees make oxygen, take in CO2. If climate change is being led by CO2 emissions, we shouldn’t be cutting down trees, right? Well, it’s more complicated than that. We actually have more trees today in the US than 100 years ago, yes, you read that right!

Understanding Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Packaging

During discussions with current and potential clients, it’s not unusual for brand owners to say they’re looking for Eco-friendly packaging options. In response, we ask the client, “What are your Eco-friendly goals?” Most times, they respond, “I want my packaging to be recyclable.” This answer leads to a deeper discussion about Eco-friendly terms such as recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable in relation to packaging.

In an earlier blog, Recycling, Packaging, and the Environment, we discussed the importance of considering the life cycle of a given type of packaging, especially when clients are looking to reduce landfill waste or create fewer greenhouse gasses. In this post, we’ll analyze Eco-friendly terms and their relationship to packaging options.