This book was printed by Malloy Incorporated, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Malloy is one of the few organizations within the book industry that has obtained both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certifications. The goals of the FSC and SFI are similar, and involve detailing objectives for the protection of endangered species, wildlife, soil quality, and water quality. The FSC is an international network, founded in 1993 by environmental groups concerned with global tropical deforestation and unsustainable logging practices.
The book is printed on Spring Forge PCW-30 D56 540 ppi paper, with a 10-point coated Candesce cover stock, using soy-based inks, and under custody certification with the FSC. The page imposition was optimized to minimize waste (using suctioning for all trim, and recycling of all waste paper and plates). The bleeds (ink that runs off the edges of pages) did not result in any additional paper used, due to the shaving required by the book-finishing process.
Malloy recycles over 30 categories of items and more than 98 percent of its discards. View www.malloy.com/pdf/quarterly/1802-spring08.pdf for a fuller explanation of FSC, SFI, and Malloy’s commitments.
New Riders is part of Pearson, a global company that is committed to social responsibility and making a positive impact on the world. Pearson includes many brands you’ve likely heard of: Peachpit Press, the Financial Times Group, the Penguin Group, and DK Travel Guides. Pearson also partners with Safari Books Online (safari.peachpit.com), which is helping to save forests by publishing electronically. Pearson is on track to become a climate-neutral global business by the end of December 2009 (and David Berman already is). Pearson supports the Anne Frank Trust, and is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. Particularly admirable is their Made With Care initiative, which calls for publishers to produce their product using the most ethical and environmentally-friendly processes possible. Visit http://pearson.com/environment for Pearson’s full environmental policy.
AIGA Design Press is a partnership of New Riders and AIGA, the professional association for design. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool, and vital cultural force. AIGA is also committed to imparting the value of sustainable design at every level of practice and production.