The Proceedings Book

Challenge:

How can you deliver the bound book with your abstracts, presentations or technical papers into an eco-friendly resource for your members?
The Specs:

  • 1000 copies
  • 400 pages each
  • 3-up presentation slides
  • Virgin paper
  • Traditional ink
  • Glossy cover
  • Film laminated

Your Greener Solution:

Green Printing
  • 1000 copies, 220 pages each
  • Presentation slides 6-up
  • Recycled paper, soy-based inks
  • Low VOC varnish or aqueous coating on cover
Results
  • 55% less virgin paper used
  • VOCs minimized with soy-based inks
  • 20 lbs of plastic film saved
  • Budget Savings: Lower page count = lower cost!
All Electronic
  • Attendee access to content online 24/7 before, during and after conference
Results
  • 100% less virgin paper used
  • VOCs related to printing eliminated
  • No copies of physical media created
  • Cost savings without printing and copying
The Blended Approach
  • Printed Final Program/Abstract book with complete CD
  • 120-page book of abstracts with full proceedings on a CD in a back
    pocket on book
  • Recycled paper, soy-based inks or digital printing
  • Other digital media such as flash drives
Results
  • Almost 75% less virgin paper used
  • VOCs related to printing minimized or eliminated with digital printing
  • Budget savings with lower page count and cost-efficient CD delivery