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Dayton, Ohio-based Wilmer provides tamper-resistant prescription pad products required for compliance with a Federal Law which went into effect on April 1. The Centers for Medicine & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance last August on the provision that is included in section 7002(b) of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007. CMS outlined three characteristics of tamper-resistant prescription pads. The characteristics must prevent unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form; prevent the erasure or modification of information written on the prescription by the prescriber; or prevent the use of counterfeit prescription forms.

Pinnacle Label, Buffalo, N.Y., has added Recyclabels with Clean Edge Technology to its product line. The product features a 100 percent post-consumer face stock and a recyclable permanent adhesive. Pinnacle Label found it necessary to research and develop a recyclable cut-sheet pressure-sensitive label in response to former President Clinton’s Executive Order 13148 section 702 “Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management.” The order requires the federal government to purchase paper products using environmentally benign adhesives (EBA’s) when technically practical and cost effective. “The new line, which features eight of the top-selling die layouts, will not only help our distributors serve their customers,

Headquartered in Lewis Center, Ohio, Multi-Plastics introduced an addition to its EnviroSafe line of eco-efficient films. The next generation of envelope window film has been designed to degrade when discarded into common disposal environments. With the use of catalytic additives, EWF 20DG will begin the process of degradation without microbes being present. This degradation will accelerate when exposed to light, oxygen or heat, resulting in reduced weight, volume and form. The product shows Multi-Plastics’ commitment to the envelope industry by offering manufacturers the ability to be socially responsible using an economically viable product without compromising performance, processability or aesthetic appearance. Multi-Plastics

Debra Rizzi, a founding partner of Manasquan, New Jersey-based Rizco Design recently launched the company’s BeLeaf initiative—a measurable sustainability program ensuring a percentage of each job is environmentally correct. Rizco Design planted some green while designing call for entries materials for the Art Director’s Club of New Jersey. This year’s theme is “Jersey Produce: Organic Design Grown to Perfection.” What makes these pieces green? They utilized eco-friendly printing and paper, were produced to minimize resources and the end products are recyclable. Rizzi noted the job is also a perfect example of gang running, which lowers costs, eliminates waste and reduces energy. “We fit

The Environmental Paper Network, Asheville, N.C., a diverse group supporting socially and environmentally sustainable transformations within the pulp and paper industry, recently released its “State of the Paper Industry Report,” addressing fiber sourcing, recycling, consumption, paper production and the paper industry’s impact on communities and the climate. “This report is a comprehensive environmental review of an industry that continues to be one of our planet’s most significant environmental challenges,” said Joshua Martin, Environmental Paper Network coordinator. “The good news is, a shift within the paper industry has begun, and corporate leaders are emerging across every sector to embrace new tools for responsible choices,

Lately, just about every printing industry-related article includes at least one reference to environmental protection. The terms “green,” “eco-friendly” and “sustainability” already seem overused and slightly annoying. At the same time, these are major issues with tremendous economic implications for the printing industry, and they—and the language used to discuss them—cannot be ignored. Regarding raw materials, paper, both its manufacturing and usage, has arguably the most serious ramifications for the green movement. As a result, this year’s paper report focuses on recycled paper stocks and other alternatives, with paper experts addressing issues such as availability, content, pricing and performance. Supply and Demand Six

By Maggie DeWitt As the demand for environmental integrity grows, many in the industry are turning over a new leaf when it comes to items they’re adding to their product lines. This month’s mystery product showcases a new, truly unique, high-performing, eco-friendly substrate that can help close sales with end-customers interested in advancing green initiatives. No forests have been harmed in the manufacturing of the product, and it provides a smooth surface for exceptional color saturation and image resolution. Check out the following clues to guess what the item is: • It is made entirely from inorganic mineral powders derived from stone,

PaperSpecs, Palo Alto, Calif., has long been an advocate of sustainability, and last spring announced an enhanced online recycled papers service. In May, the company conducted a webinar dedicated to introducing and explaining basic terms and concepts associated with sustainability. Now, PaperSpecs announced their next webinar, titled “Sustainability – Hands On,” will be conducted on December 13th at 2:00 pm EST/11:00 am PST. The webinar will advise print buyers and designers on how to design for sustainability and position themselves to catch the green wave. To attend the free webinar, prospective attendees can register at http://www.paperspecs.com/webinar/handson.htm. The topics covered in this webinar

Headquartered in Lake Success, N.Y., Canon U.S.A. announces the availability of custom online profiles for its imagePROGRAF iPF6100 and imagePROGRAF iPF5000 printers. To help new iPF6100 and iPF5000 users take their prints to the next level of color management, Canon has posted free, enhanced paper profiles for both Mac and PC users covering the company’s most popular fine art and photographic media. The custom profiles are designed to provide excellent color fidelity on various Canon-branded media for both popular imagePROGRAF models. The company currently has 40 profiles available for download for 10 different media types for the iPF6100 and iPF5000 printers,

Greenville, South Carolina-based Bowater, a leading producer of coated and specialty papers and newsprint, recently introduced its new Freesheet Hybrid category of products, which combine the strength and brightness required in freesheet applications with the improved opacity and bulk of mechanical furnishes. Compared to traditional uncoated freesheet, the main product, BowHybrid, uses up to 40 percent less wood fiber—a clear environmental benefit. BowHybrid is ideal for typical printing applications, such as direct mail, books, order forms, owner’s manuals, inserts/flyers, envelopes, maps and many other general commercial printing applications. Even at lighter basis weights, the paper maintains high opacity and strength,