Where: Franklin University, 8415 Allison Pointe Boulevard, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Cost: Free, lunch will be provided

Dave Sullivan
Sappi Paper
Topics: Environment and Sustainability: a discussion on the significance and differences of the different certifications such as: FSC, SFI, PEFC, ECF, PCW, ISO, ESD, CSR, Green-e and wind power will include information on how they apply and are being implemented into current sustainability and environmental efforts in graphic arts manufacturing.
The presentation also includes insights into the importance of chain-of-custody, the new “triple” bottom line, and the reality of the post-consumer waste pyramid as they relate to paper manufacturing and the printing industry.
The third part of this discussion focuses on what content creators, designers, printers, and end users can do to drive change and be more “green” as well as examples of sustainability in activities that Sappi is involved in doing to drive our triple bottom line.

Brian Krampe
Domtar Paper
Topics: Domtar Eco-focus: Domtar Paper’s approach to sustainability and a discussion of Environmental Certification Programs and Policies. Each of the participants will receive the Eco-focus brochure outlined in the presentation. There are also a number of Position Papers and Paper Myths vs. Facts that are contained in the Eco-focus brochure.

Donna Lepine
Xerox Corporation
Topics: Digital Printing’s carbon footprint
and how it effects the environment, new applications that provide positive Return On Investment of marketing dollars.

Randy Linville
Neenah Paper
Topics: Deinking paper that has been recycled and turning it into post-consumer waste. How to spot a “greenwashed” product. Environmental issues our industry faces as well as insights into
how Neenah handles these issues.
Randy will bring copies of environmental brochures and printed examples of Neenah products.

Jim Bishop
Sun Chemical/Kohl & Madden
Topics: Green Boundaries in the Printing Industry. Inks and Coatings: how they have changed over the years to preserve the environment. Samples of soy based and vegetable based inks & coatings will be provided to guests.

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Where: Indianapolis, IN

Registration is now open for the 2010 National Environmental Health and Safety (NEHS) Conference, held March 15-17 in Indianapolis! Themed “Printing for a Sustainable Future,” NEHS is the only conference that intersects the needs of safety, environmental and human resources for the graphic communications industry.

The conference kicks off with the Keynote Session “Extreme Recycling at Subaru,” led by Denise Coogan, Manager, Safety and Environmental Compliance for Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
Other conference highlights include:
* 10 exciting breakout sessions focusing on emerging issues for the environmental, safety and health and human resource professional.
* Back by popular demand - Customers speaking about sustainability pressures, what they’re doing and what they expect from you.
* General sessions that focus on key business issues including environmental marketing and the health care debate.
* Interactive pre-conference workshops that explore ways to organize business operations while focusing on environmental, safety and sustainability efforts.
* Networking opportunities through social events and morning roundtable discussions.

Flexographic Technical Association members receive a discounted registration fee and can register a second attendee from the same company for half off the regular rate.

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Where: Farm Bureau Insurance,   225 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-692-7577

Indy’s own InDesign User Group, in partnership with Quality Printing and with support from AIGA Indianapolis, is hosting a day-long conference Tuesday, September 29th. Keynote speaker in the morning is Derek Smith, leading advocate for green energy, carbon emissions, and sustainability issues in design. As a leading consultant of paper and print procurement issues, Derek works closely with both the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council.

In the afternoon, four learning tracks will be available to attendees: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. Three 45-minute sessions will be offered in each track. Attendees can choose which sessions they’d like to attend and move between tracks throughout the afternoon. Noha Edell, Adobe Systems, will be a featured learning track presenter. Following up on last spring’s hit seminar on books and long documents, Noha will be presenting everything you need to know to make your life easier and your long-document projects better. From concept to printed and non-printed finished work, this session has it all.
Agenda (Subject to Change)

9:30 - 10:00 Registration and Coffee
10:00 - 11:00 Keynote Speaker - Derek Smith
11:00 - 12:30 Lunch on your own
12:30 - 1:15 First Learning Track
1:30 - 2:15 Second Learning Track
2:30 - 3:15 Third Learning Tracks
3:30 - 4:00 Q&A & Door Prizes. We will be drawing for a copy of Creative Suite Design Premium! Other door prizes as well!
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