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earth day 2008 educational: Print & Sustainability. Welcome. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Ford Education Center • Detroit Zoo. Why we are having this event. Growing concerns about global warming Many sustainability opportunities now available for producers & buyers of print media

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  1. earth day 2008 educational: Print & Sustainability Welcome Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Ford Education Center • Detroit Zoo

  2. Why we are having this event • Growing concerns about global warming • Many sustainability opportunities now available for producers & buyers of print media • Need for education on the subject

  3. • 20 million people participated in the first Earth Day in the US • Global climate change gives Earth Day new significance • 1 billion people participating today • Concept developed by Gaylord Nelson,Senator from WI • First Earth Daywas held in 1970 • Day of learning aboutand taking action to preserve nature

  4. Paper consumption 33% 700 lbs 56%

  5. Things to consider • What is meant by environmental sustainability? • Why is it important today? • What is responsible forest management? • What is meant by “Chain of Custody”? • How can you participate in print media sustainability opportunities?

  6. Joe O’connor Senior Vice President Sales, Corporate Accounts

  7. Mark matthews Vice President Marketing, Packaging

  8. Andrew matthews Technical Director, Publication Division

  9. Louis pezet Lead Auditor

  10. Mary K. stasiak Manager of Community Relations Ann Arbor Transportation Authority

  11. LiesaMcdonald Sales Manager

  12. Questions&Discussion

  13. Thank you for participating • Visit with our sponsors in the Leaf Room • Plant a tree on Earth Day 2008 • Take a seedling with you when you leave • White Pine or Blue Spruce

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