Association Insights: The Environmental Truth about Print and Electronic Communication

Print is both an effective and sustainable form of communication. Studies support the fact that print has a significant role and tremendous value in providing information on many different levels.


Print vs. electronic media is never a reasonable comparison as both have some measure of environment impact. However, it is important to understand that print is both an effective and sustainable form of communication. Multiple studies support the fact that print has a significant role in modern communication and tremendous value.

Gary A. Jones is assistant, vice president EHS Affairs for Printing Industries of America. Contact him at gjones@printing.org. Learn more about Printing Industries of America at www.myprintresource.com/10013918.