It's nice when your hometown paper recognizes you for your efforts! The Minneapolis Star Tribune profiled Paul Lilientahl, owner of Pictura Graphics, a large-format printer, noting that his background as a banker may be serving him well. Partnerships with a variety of associations and agencies have helped Paul position Pictura Graphics as a sustainable printer: Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership: The SGP is encouraging and promoting participation in the worldwide movement to reduce environmental impact and increase social responsibility of the print and graphic communications industry through sustainable green printing practices. Sustainable Life Media: Sustainable Life Media's mission is to inspire and promote innovation for sustainability by linking people and ideas that are creating positive change in the global business marketplace. Minnesota Waste Wise: Minnesota Waste Wise delivers strategic environmental consulting that helps businesses save money through waste reduction, resource conservation and energy efficiency. Printing Industry of Minnesota, Great Printer: The PIM Great Printer Environmental Initiative is a totally voluntary effort by printers to demonstrate their commitment to minimize their company's impact on human health and the environment while producing quality printed products for their customers. U.S. Green Building Council: Non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. The USBGC is the developer of the LEED building rating system. To learn more about these organizations, visit Pictura Graphics' Sustainability page.