Brook + Whittle's Amherst, N.Y., facility earns SGP certification; company recognized for sustainable printing practices and environmental stewardship

July 30, 2024 (press release) –

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is proud to announce that Brook + Whittle, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels, has completed the rigorous process required to receive an SGP certification for their Amherst, NY facility.

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is proud to announce that Brook + Whittle, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels, has completed the rigorous process required to receive an SGP certification for their Amherst, NY facility.

“We are thrilled to certify Brook + Whittle’s Amherst, NY facility, marking a significant step forward in our shared commitment to sustainable printing practices,” said SGP Board Chair Theresa Vanna. “Their dedication to environmental stewardship and innovative solutions sets a high standard for the industry. We look forward to working with the Brook + Whittle team as they work towards additional certifications for their facilities across the country.”

Earning and keeping an SGP certification speaks to Brook + Whittle’s strong belief in creating a more sustainable future. SGP certification requires that facilities adopt a rigorous sustainability plan that documents Environmental, Safety and Health, and Energy baselines for renewable activities and requires continual improvement in them – including an audit every two years to retain its certification.

“We are delighted that our Amherst, NY site has achieved SGP certification,” said Brook + Whittle Director of Sustainability Tyler Matusevich. “This significant milestone underscores our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We are actively working towards certifying more of our sites, ensuring that our dedication to sustainability extends across our entire operation.”

Certified SGP Facilities are an elite group of top sustainable printers, recognized by both print buyers and the printing industry as the best combination of quality products, services, and people. Print businesses interested in winning new business from organizations that require sustainable printing practices should visit sgppartnership.org/certification (http://www.sgppartnership.org/certification) to learn more about becoming a certified SGP Facility.

About SGP
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (http://www.sgppartnership.org/) (SGP) is the only certification organization promoting sustainability in all printing processes throughout the United States and Canada. SGP promotes a sustainable print supply chain through best practices, innovation, information sharing and validation.

The SGP program encompasses the three pillars of sustainability – people, planet, and profit. SGP’s growing list of partners include 3M, Kodak, Bobst, Cooley/Group, EFI, EMG, FLEXcon, Laird Plastics, Monadnock Paper Mills, Nvent Marketing, Piedmont Plastics, Polymershapes, Sun Chemical, REI, ANN Inc., BrandKey Graphics, Snowball Print Marketing, major print organizations, academic institutions, and other leading companies. Learn more at SGPpartnership.org. (https://sgppartnership.org/)

About Brook + Whittle
Brook + Whittle (https://brookandwhittle.com/) is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels. Headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, the company operates sixteen locations across the US. The company delivers value to customers through sustainable packaging, complex decoration, digitalization, and industry leading lead-times.

Source: https://www.prlog.org/13031111-brook-whittle-facility-in-amherst-ny-earns-sgp-certification.html