The EcoSeekers - The Environmental Statement





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Environmental Statement

We are committed to finding practical, eco-responsible solutions to fulfill our mission of connecting kids (and adults) with nature and environmentalism. We also pledge to provide transparent information about how we specifically integrate environmental and social considerations throughout our business.

We are proud members of the Green Press Initiative.

Books are

Ø Manufactured on 50% post-consumer waste recycled paper

Ø Produced on chlorine-free and acid-free paper

Ø Printed using soy-based inks

Ø Produced without dust jackets to save energy and reduce waste

Tie-in products, apparel, & bookmarks:

Ø Adhere to fair labor standards (wristbands)

Ø Use hemp and certified organic cotton (wristbands)

Ø FSC-certified paper using vegetable-based inks (bookmarks)

Manuscript galleys and proofs for reviewers, business cards & stationery are*:

Ø 100% recycled paper

Ø Soy-based ink (business cards)

Ø Wind energy offsets for manufacturing process and shipping (business cards)

Ø *35% minimum post-consumer waste recycled paper for book award submissions

Office

Ø Furniture: Cradle-to-Cradle certified chairs, reclaimed wood book cases, bamboo waste containers, salvaged/ reused desks and shelves

Ø Recycled content and/or biodegradable office supplies

Ø Comprehensive recycling program

Website and email are:

Ø Powered exclusively by solar electricity (solar panels on data center)

OUR FIRST PRINT RUN SAVED**:

35 Trees
24 Million BTUs Energy
1,647 lbs solid waste
The emission of 3,090 lbs greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 equivalent) and 12,828 gallons of wastewater

[**compared to conventional printing with no post-consumer waste, according to analysis by the Green Press Initiative.]

(Last updated May 19, 2008)