At Direct Edge, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s the way we work. We’re constantly pushing to reduce our environmental impact while helping brands execute big ideas with precision. From materials to machinery, we’re building a smarter print process rooted in real action, real investment, and real results.
Our Impact, By the Numbers
We track what we reduce, reuse, and reclaim — and the results speak for themselves. Every year, we:
- Recycle 466,170 lbs of paper products
- Reclaim 220 gallons of ink
- Recycle 1,800 lbs of plastic waste
- Recycle over 12,000 aluminum press plates
That’s not theory — that’s real material diverted from landfills and put back into circulation.
Backed by Industry Certifications
We’re proud to carry FSC® Chain-of-Custody Certification, which guarantees our paper stock comes from responsibly managed forests. We keep sustainable materials clean and separate from non-certified sources — so you can print with confidence, knowing your project aligns with global standards. (Learn more about FSC Certification here.)
We’re also in the final stages of earning our Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Certification, a rigorous industry program that challenges printers to optimize energy usage, emissions, and waste across every part of the production process.
Investing in Sustainable Print That Performs
We’ve put over $9 million into technology and systems that eliminate waste and elevate efficiency. That investment gives our clients:
- Access to a wide range of sustainable materials
- The ability to print on demand, cutting down overproduction and energy use
- Custom box-making tech that creates right-sized packaging, slashing the need for filler, excess corrugate, and oversized shipping
- A commitment to staying on the front line of eco-innovation in every department
We don’t just follow green trends — we build the infrastructure to support them at scale.
Now Offering: PureFloat™ Labels for PET Packaging
We’ve added PureFloat™ pressure-sensitive labels to our sustainability lineup — a game-changing solution for PET packaging. Developed by Mactac and recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), PureFloat uses a washable, floatable adhesive that cleanly separates from PET during recycling.
When paired with top-coated polypropylene facestocks, these labels meet the APR Critical Guidance standards — the highest bar for recyclability. They leave PET flakes uncontaminated and ready to be reused in high-value products like food-grade containers.
If your brand uses PET bottles, clamshells, or packaging, PureFloat is the move. It’s a smarter, cleaner way to label — and it helps close the loop on single-use plastic.
Smarter Packaging. Smaller Footprint.
Our custom packaging isn’t just beautiful — it’s built for efficiency. With our box-making technology, we create packaging that fits the product perfectly. That means less filler, less waste, and lower shipping costs — all without sacrificing shelf presence.
Built-In Sustainability, From Start to Finish
Sustainability isn’t a separate service — it’s baked into everything we do. From design to delivery, we build smarter workflows, offer greener materials, and help our clients hit their environmental goals without compromising impact.
Let’s build something bold — and sustainable.