US-based Thoro Packaging has announced that it is converting to carbon neutral printing with the natureOffice programme and will offer customers the option to certify all print jobs as carbon neutral.

The company has partnered with natureOffice to implement operational changes including how it purchases raw materials, uses recycled paper, disposes of waste and purchases carbon credits, all aimed at giving customers the environmental and cost savings.

According to the company, converting to carbon neutral printing offers customers multiple benefits and an additional sustainable packaging option. Carbon neutral printing reduces greenhouse gas emissions; decreases the use of raw materials, shipping and energy consumption; and reduces toxic waste.

Besides promoting the use of recycled and recyclable paper, products and materials, Thoro Packaging can now purchase natureOffice certified carbon credits.

Thoro Packaging president Janet Steiner said the partnership with natureOffice provides the company with an analysis of the current carbon footprint and suggestions to further reduce the impact on the environment.