LEED for design?
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I'm not aware of a single certification for graphics/printing – I’ll look into it though. Print has such a high turn around a full-life cycle/sustainability certification system would be very difficult. It may seem odd as it is a relatively simple process compared to manufacturing. More and more printers are moving towards ISO 14000 certification - which is a reputable international environmental cert. Generally companies that have ISO 14000 apply responsible practices in other aspects of the business.
There are print related guidelines and checklists - lots coming from the packaging sector - http://www.sustainablepack.org/d… - http://www.sustainablepackaging.… - http://www.wrap.org.uk/retail/th… - http://www.lovelyasatree.com
In Europe there are various eco-labels that cover various aspects of the process and the British Standards Institute are currently developing a standard for sustainable design (this is primarily focussed on manufacturing of product/service) - They already have certifications on sustainability management (BS 8900:2006) , environmental management, integrating environmental aspects in product design (TR ISO 14062)
You could be proactive and work with your industry organisation/trade bodies etc to try and develop a common certification. We were working with a medium scale office furniture manufacturer recently around cradle-to-cradle certification and carbon footprinting etc. The problem is that there is no common certification so lots of their competitors are getting away with Greenwash. This company is now working with the main trade body to develop a common standard for the sector.......