In 2017, Mitchell partnered with Climate Smart to measure our carbon footprint and create a baseline for our sustainable performance for years to come. We’re proud to have published our Mitchell Press Ltd Corporate Social Responsibility Report right here.
Our ongoing environmental mitigation strategy includes the following...
We are always testing. Recently, Mitchell was one of the first printers in NorthAmerica to press test reHarvest™, the Willamette Falls Paper Company’s agricultural residue straw paper, which is comprised of 10% wheat straw fibre. We were so delighted with the results of the gloss, matte and offset print runs, we happily offer it as a unique alternative to virgin or post-consumer RC (recycled) fibre.
We continue to trial and offer new alternative fibres, such as the lovely, design-friendly Mohawk Renewal line of recycled cotton, hemp and straw fibre enhanced papers. All of our house paper stocks are FSC® certified.
Our packaging is getting a lighter footprint: we are changing our packaging procurement to ensure at least half of it is created with 80-100% post-consumer waste content by 2021.
Mitchell provides Eco Audits to identify the amount of energy, water and trees that were saved during the printing of specific projects. We track paper use and encourage post consumer waste and FSC® certified papers for our clients.
Our Mitchell Digital Print Division was launched in 2017 to provide print-on-demand services, eliminate unnecessary waste and enable more strategic print management for our clients.
Our online PRINT MARKETING STOREFRONTS empower our clients to manage their own recurring work from their desktop devices. As a result, internal handling and external transportation are reduced, minimizing proofing costs and saving time and energy.
Our ongoing environmental mitigation strategy includes the following...
We are always testing. Recently, Mitchell was one of the first printers in NorthAmerica to press test reHarvest™, the Willamette Falls Paper Company’s agricultural residue straw paper, which is comprised of 10% wheat straw fibre. We were so delighted with the results of the gloss, matte and offset print runs, we happily offer it as a unique alternative to virgin or post-consumer RC (recycled) fibre.
We continue to trial and offer new alternative fibres, such as the lovely, design-friendly Mohawk Renewal line of recycled cotton, hemp and straw fibre enhanced papers. All of our house paper stocks are FSC® certified.
Our packaging is getting a lighter footprint: we are changing our packaging procurement to ensure at least half of it is created with 80-100% post-consumer waste content by 2021.
Mitchell provides Eco Audits to identify the amount of energy, water and trees that were saved during the printing of specific projects. We track paper use and encourage post consumer waste and FSC® certified papers for our clients.
Our Mitchell Digital Print Division was launched in 2017 to provide print-on-demand services, eliminate unnecessary waste and enable more strategic print management for our clients.
Our online PRINT MARKETING STOREFRONTS empower our clients to manage their own recurring work from their desktop devices. As a result, internal handling and external transportation are reduced, minimizing proofing costs and saving time and energy.
Responsible Recycling
Believing that “it’s the right thing to do”, in 2007 we developed a comprehensive zero waste in-house recycling program that has become a showcase of sustainable leadership.We recycle 100% of our manufacturing waste. Paper, plastic, wood, metal, electronics, organic waste and unused inks are all recycled responsibly. All paper, ink, plastic, wood, metal and electronics are processed by recycling partners who eliminate those products from the landfill.
Energy Management
Mitchell is a leader in energy management and met BC Hydro’s “PowerSmart”program requirements in developing our new energy-efficient facility which was completed in 2007.Designed from the ground up for sustainable use of power, heat and efficient workflow, our award-winning 64,000 square foot plant was constructed to exceptionally high building standards. It includes a thermal roof liner, intelligent energy consumption and hyper efficient workflows. Our office carpets are made of 25% recycled materials and are 100% recyclable.
LED Lighting
In 2020, Mitchell completely retrofitted all plant and office lighting to LED – a tremendous investment that will pay for itself within three years. The light quality is rated 5,000K for our manufacturing areas which is ideal for color inspection and simulates daylight for the health of our staff.Sustainable Practices
To make sure our business is sustainable, we have developed policies and practices that minimize the impact of our operations on the environment, as follows.
Responsible Recycling
Believing that “it’s the right thing to do”, in 2007 we developed a comprehensive zero waste in-house recycling program that has become a showcase of sustainable leadership.We recycle 100% of our manufacturing waste. Paper, plastic, wood, metal, electronics, organic waste and unused inks are all recycled responsibly. All paper, ink, plastic, wood, metal and electronics are processed by recycling partners who eliminate those products from the landfill.
Energy Management
Mitchell is a leader in energy management and met BC Hydro’s “PowerSmart”program requirements in developing our new energy-efficient facility which was completed in 2007.Designed from the ground up for sustainable use of power, heat and efficient workflow, our award-winning 64,000 square foot plant was constructed to exceptionally high building standards. It includes a thermal roof liner, intelligent energy consumption and hyper efficient workflows. Our office carpets are made of 25% recycled materials and are 100% recyclable.
LED Lighting
In 2020, Mitchell completely retrofitted all plant and office lighting to LED – a tremendous investment that will pay for itself within three years. The light quality is rated 5,000K for our manufacturing areas which is ideal for color inspection and simulates daylight for the health of our staff.Sustainable Practices
To make sure our business is sustainable, we have developed policies and practices that minimize the impact of our operations on the environment, as follows.
Use Environmental Inks
We use nominal VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) inks and ZERO VOC Ultra Violet cured coatings. Leftover inks are further down-cycled for use in newspapers.Reduce Emissions
Our afterburners use solvents from the printing ink as fuel. This enables us to consume less gas and destroy 99.9% of the volatile organic compounds, preventing escape into the atmosphere.Reduce Chemicals
Process-free plates eliminate chemistry from plate making. This means that no toxic chemicals enter our eco-system – ever.Save Water
Process-free Kodak SONORA printing plates save thousands of litres of water each year and virtually eliminate chemistry in the plate development process.Reduce Power Consumption
Our press chiller reduces power consumption by cooling water in rooftop units, using ambient air temperature during the cooler months. During winter, air compressor heat is diverted into the plant for secondary heating.Reduce Materials
By using InSite Portal to preflight their own work, our clients save time, money and physical proofing, dramatically decreasing the number of couriers and physical proofs.More frequently, calibrated electronic PDF proofs and properly calibrated monitors are used for proofing which further eliminates materials. Alternatively, Mitchell DIGITAL can provide a color-calibrated finished book which reduces the need for costly proofing substrates.