TLMI To Merge L.I.F.E. With SGP Certification
panding TLMI’s environmental management system through a merger will result in a larger, combined or- ganization that enables a wider array of services. A critical component of the merger is the creation of broader market awareness regarding the environmen- tal leadership activities of TLMI membership. Going forward, the combined environmental management system certification will operate as SGP and the merg- er is anticipated to be finalized before TLMI’s Annual Meeting in October. Industry Associations Come Together For Pack Expo As part of its Partner Program, 50 industry associa- tions have come together to support PACK EXPO In- ternational and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2018, taking place October 14–17 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. As participants in the program, trade associations serve as an on-site resource for the 50,000 attendees expected at the co-located event. Many of these partner associations bring a specific vertical market focus and will host pavilions, sponsor network- ing lounges and produce educational sessions.
The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute’s L.I.F.E. (Label Initiative for the Environment) Certification program will merge with the Sustainable Green Print- ing Partnership (SGP) certification program. Since 2007, L.I.F.E. has helped guide the label industry’s en- vironmental leadership by assisting converters and industry suppliers in prioritizing best sustainability practices and environmental stewardship. SGP is a non-profit organization that certifies print- ing facilities’ sustainability best practices, advocating innovation among print community stakeholders and aligning the printing industry in the pursuit of a more accountable sustainable supply chain. SGP is supported by the Printing Industries of America (PIA), Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Spe- cialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), and the National Association of Print Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM). In addition, the SGP Brand Leaders program engages with printer buyers and retail brands. Over the last several months TLMI collaborated with SGP to conduct side-by-side comparisons of both pro- grams..The TLMI Board of Directors believes that ex-
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