The Green Side of Soar
At Soar we’ve always aimed to be leaders, not followers. This approach has put us at the forefront of the New Zealand printing industry, where we’re leading the revolution towards cleaner, greener printing. We are living proof that a commitment to the environment can be compatible with commercial success.
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No Green Wash just green printing
- Where-ever possible, the paper we print on is environmentally friendly FSC or PEFC certified paper
We’re Diamond
In 2005, Soar Print attained the Enviro-Mark Gold award, a Landcare, government-funded initiative. March 2008 we achieved Platinum November 2008 Soar attained the highest award - Diamond. Soar Printing is committed to Enviro-Mark as it represents a big part of our environmental plan and objectives. The Enviro-Mark system now drives our companies purchasing in both consumables and equipment along with waste reduction and recycling to ensure our practices leave minimal impact on the environment.
In April 2004 we became ISO 14001 certified, an internationally recognised environmental scheme.
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And we’re FSC certified
Soar Print was the first printer in New Zealand to be certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), an independent, not-for-profit, non-government organisation promoting responsible forest management. We encourage all our customers to buy FSC paper, so that we can guarantee it comes from a responsible forestry programme.
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Soar is now PEFC certified 
In keeping with our commitment to offer as many environmental solutions to our customers as possible. Soar obtained certification to print PEFC papers using the chain of custody to guarantee customers the paper we use is from a responsible forest management program an traceable being a certified . Like FSC, PEFC papers should be used when ever possible to ensure we all do our bit to help preserve the worlds forests, local indigenous rights and the biodiversity of the area.
For more information about and the benefits of PEFC click here »

ISO Certification
We have achieved ISO accreditation – 9001. Our accreditation acknowledges that we utilise best practice quality management systems for everything from staff training and workflow procedures to equipment maintenance and monitoring customer satisfaction. 
In April Soar printing became ISO 14001 certified, ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised environmental certification. Attaining this goal means Soar printing holds the highest environmental certifications in New Zealand.
Clear your conscience
If environmentally-friendly practices are part of your company culture, choosing a greener printer is a positive step forward. We can help you to meet your environmental objectives without compromising quality. And through our FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification, you will receive the additional benefit of being able to include these logos within your printed material, further reinforcing your own company’s commitment to our environment. Call Soar Print on 09 302 9100 and know that you’re making a difference.
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