Driving Sustainability Forward: Journal Graphics’ Partnership with Green Planet 21 and Recycling Innovation
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May 8, 2026
At Journal Graphics, we believe that great printing should leave a lasting impression - not a lasting environmental impact. We are proud to announce two major steps forward in strengthening our sustainability commitment: a new partnership with Green Planet 21 and the installation of a recycling baler at our facility.
Partnering for a Greener Future
Sustainability in commercial printing requires collaboration. That’s why we’ve partnered with Green Planet 21, a company recognized for delivering innovative recycling solutions for paper, cardboard, and excess inventory to businesses across America.
Through this partnership, Journal Graphics is enhancing the way we manage and repurpose production materials. Green Planet 21’s expertise ensures that recyclable materials generated during the printing process are diverted from landfills and reintroduced into the supply chain responsibly and efficiently. By streamlining recycling logistics and maximizing recovery rates, we are taking measurable steps toward reducing waste at every stage of our operations.
Smarter Recycling Technology
In addition to our new partnership, we received a high-efficiency baler - a machine that shreds and compresses materials like cardboard and paper into dense, manageable, easy-to-transport blocks.
This new equipment has several important environmental benefits:
Improved Recycling Efficiency: Compacting recyclable materials at the source increases processing efficiency and material recovery.
Reduced Transportation Needs: Denser bales mean fewer transport trips, lowering fuel usage and emissions.
Lower Carbon Footprint: Streamlined handling and reduced hauling contribute directly to carbon reduction.
By reducing volume and improving material handling, the baler allows us to operate more sustainably while maintaining the production speed and quality our clients depend on.
Strengthening Our Commitment to Sustainability
Commercial printing companies play a vital role in supply chains across industries. With that role comes responsibility. Our partnership with Green Planet 21 represents a meaningful, long-term operational improvement - not a temporary measure.
These efforts reinforce Journal Graphics’ commitment to:
Responsible resource management
Continuous operational improvement
Reduced environmental impact
Supporting sustainable supply chains
Sustainability isn’t a single initiative; it’s an ongoing process of evaluating how we operate and where we can do better. Through strategic partnerships and smart capital investments, Journal Graphics is building a more efficient, environmentally responsible future - for our clients, our community, and the industry as a whole.
We’re proud of these advancements and look forward to continuing to raise the standard for sustainable commercial printing.
At Journal Graphics, sustainability is more than a goal — it’s part of how we do business every day. Whether you’re looking for a trusted commercial printing partner or a company committed to reducing environmental impact, we’re ready to help you bring your projects to life responsibly. Contact Journal Graphics today to learn how our sustainable printing solutions can support your business while helping build a greener future.
Email us at info@journalgraphics.com to learn more.