Don’t miss PPI’s Green Forest University Seattle workshop with industry leaders Jason Grant, Peter Nowack, Ian Hanna of FSC and Brian Hart of SGP as they present the latest in green printing and sustainable paper choices. The sessions are designed to prepare marketers, designers, printers, and print/paper buyers with the tools to make environmentally responsible decisions for their company or client. Sponsored by Konica Minolta and West Linn Paper Company.

Workshop agenda:

9:00am - 9:30am:
The Case and Context for Sustainable Forestry and FSC Certification An overview of the practices and trends that we need to move away from in order to transition toward a sustainable forest products industry, one of the keystones of a sustainable print and paper industry. Also, a general introduction to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, widely considered the “gold standard” for certified paper and other forest products.
Speaker: Jason Grant, Green Forest University

9:30 – 10:00:
Breaking News from FSC
Special guest, Ian Hanna, will share news updates from FSC and the organization's plans to reduce fees through adjusted group certification guidelines and the renewed value proposition for FSC in the future.
Speaker: Ian Hanna, Director of Development for FSC, US

10:00 – 11:00: Breakout sessions – pre-register for one session

BREAKOUT SESSION "A":FSC Certification - The Nuts and Bolts of FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification If you are considering getting FSC-certified but haven't yet done so, or you simply want a deeper understanding of how FSC CoC Certification works, this session is for you. Topics that will be covered include steps for preparing for an FSC CoC audit, individual vs. group certification, shopping for an auditor, demystification of FSC "control systems" (Transfer system, Percentage System, and Credit System), FSC "claims" (e.g. FSC Pure, FSC Recycled Credit, FSC Mixed 70%) and labels, and more!
Speaker: Jason Grant, Green Forest University

BREAKOUT SESSION "B": Responsible Paper Sourcing and the Lacey Act
Responsible paper sourcing is a top-of-mind topic for brands, print buyers and printing providers alike. But just what is meant by “responsible”? And what factors should a paper purchaser consider in order to make the “responsible choice”? We’ll take a cradle-to-cradle look at paper to find the answers you need to know. And we’ll bring you up to speed on the newly-amended Lacey Act – legislation that has big implications for purchasers of paper and paper-based products across the supply chain.
Speaker: Peter Nowack, PrintLeadership

11:00 – 12:00
Breaking News from SGP
Just two years old, Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) certification is beginning to gain traction as a tool for differentiating printers with truly green practices from those that just talk the talk of being green. Whether you purchase printing, or provide it, you’ll want to know how SGP certification is changing the way we think about green printing. Workshop section includes a panel of print specifiers, providers and industry manufacturers with insights as to why SGP certification is important to their future.
Speaker: Brian Hart, SGP Board of Directors

12:00 – 1:00 Catered lunch
Konica Minolta's "Plan_it Green"
As a highly respected technology innovator, Konica Minolta, helps their customers save energy, reduce waste and promote recycling. They will share what they’ve learned that will help you speed the flow of information and expand the scope of your digital imaging products, while maximizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
Speaker: David A. Pasquini, Ph.D., CIH, CSP - Vice Presidentm Health, Safety & Environmental Management

1:00 – 2:00
Fast Lanes and Speed Bumps on the Road to Sustainability
“Going green” has become one of the hottest trends in business, including the world of printing. And there’s more to sustainability than the right choice of paper. In this session, we’ll look at the upstream and downstream impacts of printing practices, explore some of the many non-paper ways that printing can be more sustainable, and talk about corporate initiatives and environmental campaigns that are shaping the market for green paper & printing.
Speaker: Peter Nowack, PrintLeadership 

2:00 - 2:30
West Linn Paper Company will discuss the elements of the paper manufacturing process and provide the latest details on recycled fiber, forestry certifications and greenhouse gas emissions to help you understand what to look for when you make your green paper selections.
Speaker: Penny Machinski, West Linn Paper Environmental Manager

Location: Konica Minolta offices close to SeaTac: 12674 Gateway Drive, Seattle