Smack is committed to integrating environmentally sustainable processes and tools in its workflow. From how we interact with our customers, to our physical office environment, and throughout our production processes.
We would like to encourage an open dialogue on the topic, and on our goals, so that we can hear suggestions and ideas that you have. We'll be sure to share our successes and recommended resources with you in this space.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with your suggestions, questions, or comments at: community@smackinc.com
City Water removes all the chlorine, taste, odor, chemicals and metals from your existing municipal water system. If filtered water is du rigeur in your office or household, consider City Water, or a similar local service provider, that will filter water without the shipping and other drawbacks of bottled water companies. You can find more information on bottled water from CBC.
Many jurisdictions around the world are beginning to ban plastic shopping bags. Why wait for legislation? Most grocery stores in now offer reusable shopping bags at the point of purchase or you can bring a tote bag of your choice. Whether at home or work, consider having reusable bags on hand for lunch excursions or other shopping requirements. Even better, for takeout, bring your own container instead of relying on metal or styrofoam throwaways. More on plastic shopping bags from the Toronto Star.
Sky's The Limit Youth Organization is dedicated to addressing the widening digital divide in Canada by providing students with access to the tools and resources they need to pursue the infinite opportunities and possibilities available to them online. Sky's The Limit is a great resource for reusing old computer equipment that may no longer be of use to you or your company.
Cradle to Cradle,
Remaking the Way We Make Things
by William McDonough & Michael Braungart (Link)
AIGA National Design Conference,
Power of Design post conference discussions on sustainable materials (Link)
AIGA Design and Business Ethics Series guide,
Print Design and Environmental Responsibility (PDF Download)
