We Care About the Environment

Our Commitment to the Environment

We live and work on Hilton Head Island, a place surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry—and we take that responsibility seriously. At Curry Printing, environmental stewardship isn’t just good practice—it’s part of who we are.

Why Print Can Be a Sustainable Choice

Paper is a biodegradable, renewable, and recyclable resource, made from trees grown specifically for production. Managed forests don’t just supply paper—they clean our air and water, provide wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Growing and responsibly harvesting trees also supports millions of Americans' jobs and helps protect undeveloped land from commercial use.

We encourage our customers to recycle printed materials when they’re no longer needed. Thanks to recycling, much of today’s paper will return as tomorrow’s brochures, packaging, or paperboard.

Fast Facts About Print & Sustainability:
🌳 1.7 million trees are planted daily by the paper industry—three times more than are harvested.
📈 U.S. forests contain 360% more wood today than in 1920.
♻️ 60% of all paper is recycled, compared to 18% of electronic devices.
🔥 In New York State, twice as much wood is burned for firewood as is used to produce paper.
📰 Reading a physical newspaper for 15 minutes daily emits 20% less CO₂ than reading news online for 30 minutes.

Environmental Leadership, Then and Now

Since our early days in Ohio and now in Hilton Head, Curry Printing has been a leader in environmentally responsible business practices, long before it became a trend. Our approach is thoughtful, proactive, and ongoing:

✅ Sustainable Paper: Nearly all our paper comes from responsibly managed tree farms—not public lands—ensuring a renewable and protected resource.
♻️ Aggressive Recycling: We recycle tons of paper monthly, despite the modest financial return. It’s worth it.
🧪 Eco-Friendly Materials: We use biodegradable inks, recyclable toners, and nearly 100% water-soluble, biodegradable solvents—a more expensive, but smarter, long-term choice.
⚡ Reduced Consumption: We continuously invest in energy-saving technologies and processes that minimize waste.
🌐 Digital Workflows: Our online proofing and ordering systems reduce fuel usage, packaging waste, and unnecessary deliveries.

Join Us in Making a Difference

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished—but we’re always looking for more ways to reduce our footprint. We'd love to hear from you if you have ideas or suggestions for how we can do even better. Let’s work together to protect the place we all call home.