Alonzo's commitment to producing premium quality print, while protecting the environment is a fundamental aspect of who we are. It's why we have actively sought ways to change industry practices that compromise the environment. We are proud that our efforts have been a tremendous success.

Our alliance with our vendors, Grays Harbor, Catalyst, Burgo, Sappi and New Leaf Papers allow Alonzo to only print on recycled papers for all our printing processes (web, sheet fed and digital). In 2008 printing on these papers saved the following resources: 2,671 tons of wood and 1,164 tons of CO2 gases. That's a lot of trees and a lot more fresh air. (For a full report see Environmental Impact Report).

But environmental printing goes beyond saving paper. In 1988 Alonzo was a leader in alcohol free printing and in 1992 one of the first to switch to 100% soy and vegetable based inks. In 1997 Alonzo installed its first computer-to-plate (CTP) workflow and in April 2007 installed its 3rd generation of CTP, producing 100% process free plates. Imagine no chemistry in prepress!

Presently we are testing the use of low VOC (volatile organic compounds) fountain solutions, roller and blanket washes on our web and sheet fed presses. If successful, this program will have a huge environmental impact, reducing VOCs by more than 90% in our printing processes. Finally, Alonzo has a company wide recycling program of all papers, packaging and production materials. This includes all office waste including paper, plastic, cans, bottles and computer generated waste.

Our leadership in environmental stewardship is widely recognized. We are celebrating our 13th Anniversary as the first printing company certified as a “Green Business” in Alameda County. We have been honored with numerous environmental awards to include the Industrial and Hazardous Waste Facility of the Year Award for Northern California, recognition from the City of Hayward for our outstanding environmental achievements, Grays Harbor Paper 2007 #1 Sustainable Partner Award and a 2008 National Gold award in AMERICAN PRINTER'S Inaugural 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards for printers with 26-99 employees. The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize commercial printers who are leading the industry in environmentally conscious manufacturing.

But more than awards, Alonzo works with vendors, government and the industry to produce sustainable printed products. By helping you, our customers, better understand the affect your print decisions have on the environment, you are better able to plan your projects. Working together we can create a sustainable world where doing business and being “green” are ONE!
Let's face it, together we can make “green” a reality.