Our Commitment
We are committed to working internally, and with our vendors and clients, to reduce the consumption of resource-intensive materials. We help clients make greener choices when selecting paper, equipment, and production methods. We also prioritize environmentally friendly alternatives, such as scanning services to support paperless workflows or choosing paper made from recycled content.
Our goal is to reduce demand on forests, lower overall energy use, decrease contaminants, conserve natural resources like water, and minimize landfill waste. Because paper is a core part of our services, we continuously work to reduce consumption, increase recycling, and use recycled or sustainable materials whenever possible.
The Print & Plant Initiative
Paper is central to our business, and it’s essential that we address the impact of paper consumption. That’s why we’ve partnered with the nonprofit reforestation organization One Tree Planted to help restore forests across the U.S. and around the world. We all need to print, but we can still do our part to replace the trees required to make paper.
The Print & Plant program is a tree-for-tree reforestation effort based on the volume of office paper our clients use. For every 8,333 sheets of paper printed, the equivalent of one tree, we ensure that one new tree is planted in its place.
Driving Sustainability at ARC
Leading Eco-Friendly Innovation for a Greener Future
At ARC, sustainability is at the core of our operations, and Charlie Castillo, our Sustainability Officer, leads the charge. With a commitment to reducing environmental impact, Charlie oversees initiatives that promote eco-friendly practices, from responsible sourcing and waste reduction to energy-efficient solutions.His leadership ensures that ARC continues to implement sustainable strategies, helping businesses achieve their environmental goals while maintaining operational excellence. Through innovation and dedication, Charlie drives ARC's mission to create a greener, more sustainable future.
Partners in Sustainability
We are proud to work with partners that have created programs that align with our values. Our vendors and suppliers provide sustainable options for greener solutions, recyclable programs and reusable materials.
Canon
Canon’s philosophy of Kyosei promotes the idea of living and working together for the common good. Canon actively strives to achieve a sustainable society by creating highly advanced products with minimal environmental impact throughout the entire product life cycle.At the heart of Canon’s commitment to the world community is the belief that we are building a better world for future generations.
HP
HP is taking bold steps to drive climate action, protect human rights and accelerate digital equity.
DreamScape
DreamScape makes sustainability a priority. They develop their product line with a focus on the use of post-consumer related content and PVC-free, plasticizer-free and phthalate-free content.
Swiftwall
Swiftwall is committed to sustainability. Their platform for walls provides greener, safer and reusable solutions to transform the temporary wall and construction barrier industry.
Lowering Our Footprint Through Recycled Paper
Choosing recycled paper is one of the most effective ways we reduce waste and conserve natural resources, and every sustainable choice adds up. By prioritizing recycled materials, we meaningfully lower our environmental footprint while helping protect the forests, energy, and water resources our communities depend on. This commitment to responsible material use supports our broader sustainability goals, reduces overall consumption, and reflects our dedication to operating in a way that preserves resources for the long term.
Mature Trees
Gallons Of Oil
Gallons Of Water
Measurable Impact: The Weight of Responsibility
By choosing to use recycled paper for 30% of our customer projects, we have achieved a monumental environmental saving: the equivalent weight of six fully-loaded Boeing 747 aircrafts. This striking metric clearly illustrates the sheer volume of resources we have kept out of landfills. This 30% recycled paper mandate is a cornerstone of our broader sustainability strategy. It is a demonstrable action that shows our operational success is intrinsically linked to responsible resource stewardship, ensuring we preserve resources for the long term while continuing to deliver high-quality customer projects.
Avoided Resource Footprint
Virgin FiberVS Recycled Paper
Understanding the differences between virgin fiber paper and recycled paper is essential for making environmentally conscious choices. Virgin fiber paper is produced from newly harvested trees, requiring more natural resources, while recycled paper repurposes post-consumer materials, reducing waste and conserving energy.
