“S-One is committed to sustainability across all companies and business practices to reduce our environmental footprint,” said Co-Founder Art Lambert, S-One Holdings Corporation. “Being sustainable is part of who we are and how we help make our communities cleaner and healthier.”

With subsidiaries and brands dedicated to developing and selling products for the printing and graphics industry, sustainability is one of the ways S-One does business ethically and responsibly. S-One designs and produces environmentally conscious printing products manufactured, used, and recovered in a sustainable way that embraces a circular economy. Our products are designed to help our customers reduce their environmental impact while delivering exceptional results.                                                                                                           

Innovative product designs with a focus on sustainability are demonstrated through our subsidiaries. Brand Management Group (BMG), an S-One subsidiary, developed HP Recycled Satin Canvas, a first-of-its-kind, printable canvas made with recycled water bottles and coating materials. BMG’s HP Large-format Media Portfolio includes 39 Recyclable Products, 41 FSC-Certified Products, 4 Products with Recycled Content, and 3 CE-UKCA- Certified wall coverings.

Another S-One subsidiary, LexJet’s ink recycling program has decreased waste and toxins in the environment. Below is a snapshot of the environmental impact since the inception of this initiative in February 2021 through January 2024.

Our ink cartridge recycling program has resulted in a total reduction of 21,665 pounds of CO2 which equals:
• The carbon sequestered by 163.8 tree seedlings grown for 10 years
• CO2 emissions from 22.86 barrels of oil consumed
• CO2 emissions from 1,105.85 gallons of gasoline consumed
• CO2 emissions from 409.49 propane cylinders used for home barbeques

Our recycling program’s environmental impact has resulted in reducing 8,257 pounds from landfills to include:
• 5,730 pounds of plastic
• 1,395 pounds of steel
• 453 pounds of aluminum
• 13 pounds of copper
• 622 pounds of other metals
• 44 pounds of other materials

S-One Labels & Packaging (S-OneLP) designs and develops sustainable packaging containing renewable materials that when they reach their end of life, can be composted and returned to the earth. A variety of S-OneLP ReEarth compostable flexible packaging films received both TUV OK compost HOME and TUV OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification. Another sustainable choice is S-OneLP’s ReTreve recyclable family of films. These flexible packaging films meet the Sustainable Packaging Coalition guidelines for store drop-off recycling.

About S-One Holdings Corporation

S-One Holdings Corporation is a pioneer in the digital imaging industry and has emblazoned innovation since 1994. Designed from its inception, S-One was structured to partner with major brands and manufacturers who need advanced marketing, an integrated and flexible supply chain, and technical sales capabilities to directly reach the end user and bypass the traditional distributor/dealer methodology. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. For more information, please visit sone.com.

About the United Nations Global Compact

As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. One Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, visit unglobalcompact.org.

Being sustainable is part of our culture. It’s one of the ways we do business ethically and responsibly.

“We are dedicated to developing solutions that make the printing industry around the globe more environmentally conscious,” said Co-Founder Art Lambert. “We are grateful our customers and business partners join us in this initiative.”

S-One designs and produces environmentally conscious printing products manufactured, used, and recovered in a sustainable way that embraces a circular economy. The printing industry faces unique challenges in the drive to become sustainable — S-One is creating awareness that printing can be profitable while at the same time making responsible choices that lessen the human impact on the environment.

100+ eco-friendly products     75% of green products PVC-free  2 tons of used ink cartridges and printers recycled since February 2021  

S-One is dedicated to sustainability across all business practices. Over 100 eco-friendly products meet today’s needs in the printing industry. A first-of-its-kind product, HP Recycled Satin Canvas is made 100% with recycled bottles and coating materials. This high-performing, durable canvas was developed by S-One subsidiary, BMG, as the exclusive licensee for HP Large Format Printing Materials.

S-One is honored to be the recipient of the Sustainable Business Recognition Award from the Printing United Alliance. This prestigious award recognizes companies that implement sustainable business practices that positively affect the print industry and beyond. S-One is a member of Sedex, a not-for-profit, global organization that provides resources to businesses to help them improve sustainable practices and source responsibly.

Print shops around the country embrace the ink cartridge recycling program offered by S-One subsidiary, LexJet. Since launching the ink recycling program in February of 2021, over two tons of cartridges have been returned. A quick online form makes it easy to receive complimentary pickup for eligible small cartridges, all large-format cartridges, and printer fusers. LexJet is EcoVadis certified, passing the stringent requirements for sustainable performance from this most recognized and accepted global provider of business sustainability ratings.

To spread awareness of earth-friendly packaging, S-One Labels & Packaging offers its Sustainability Resource Guide. This guide helps educate customers on environmental requirements, responsible disposal of packaging, and incorporating sustainable features in package design. S-OneLP is the winner of the 2022 Global Label Environmental Sustainability Award and is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

Its award-winning ReEarth compostable and bio-based films are made with raw materials that allow for the quickest composability. Popular ReEarth films are USDA BioPreferred, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified, and successfully passed real-world testing through the Compost Manufacturers Association. Some ReEarth compostable film solutions are certified as Lomi Approved. With a Lomi-approved package, one places the empty package into the Lomi countertop composter together with food scraps. This process will turn the items into usable soil.

S-OneLP also offers ReTreve, a recyclable family of films, made of all polyethylene monoweb coextruded materials. These flexible packaging films meet the Sustainable Packaging Coalition guidelines for store drop-off recycling through the NexTrex and How2Recycle programs. These programs collect the films, which are recycled into new bags or composite decking. 

S-One subsidiary, WallBottle.com, is a sustainability-minded wall décor and custom photo printing service. Environmentally conscious shoppers can visit WallBottle.com to print their own images on the innovative HP Recycled Satin Canvas, which is made with recycled bottles and coating material. Nearly three bottles are recycled to make one square foot of canvas. In addition, images are printed with environmentally certified inks and mounted on wooden frames sourced from sustainably managed forests. WallBottle is a partner of World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).  For every canvas purchase, WallBottle will donate a portion of the sale to WWF for its efforts for environmental preservation and animal conservation.

S-One continues to develop more sustainable solutions in the evolving technology landscape. Through these efforts, we spread awareness and social impact on making communities around the globe cleaner and healthier today and for future generations.

“S-One is committed to improving people’s lives and developing solutions to protect our environment now and in the future,” said S-One Co-founder Art Lambert. “Our teams engage with individuals to give them more opportunities to build success. When it comes to sustainability, our initiative comes to life in environmentally conscious solutions.”   

According to the World Economic Forum, plastic packaging has become a global issue, with projections of our oceans containing more plastic than fish by the year 2050. S-One Holdings is committed to helping the label and packaging industry by designing and developing renewable and sustainable materials for flexible packaging that can be composted and returned to the earth when they reach their end of life. As members of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, we keep up with the latest technology and industry demands. Working with manufacturing partners brings innovative solutions to the market through our sustainable labels and packaging products portfolio.  

In August of this year, S-One Labels and Packaging received the Lomi Approved designation for a selection of ReEarth compostable films. The ReEarth line of prelaminated flexible packaging films are designed using bio-based and compostable components. Lomi Approved is a certification for non-food compostable items, including bioplastics, which Lomi can break down, so they can biodegrade faster and turn into dirt. 

Brand Management Group, an S-One Company, designs and builds HP’s printable media solutions as part of its exclusive global brand licensing agreement. This innovative portfolio of products, such as HP Recycled Satin Canvas, HP Satin Wrapping Paper, HP Removable Adhesive Fabric, HP Light Fabric, and the new HP Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric, make up some of the most environmentally conscious products in the industry. Here is a sampling of awards and recognition these products have garnered: 52 recyclable products, 22 REACH compliant, 38 FSC-certified, 3 CE-certified, 3 UL-Greenguard certified, and 14 HP Take-Back Program 

2022 also marked the launch of WallBottle website, which donates $3 per purchase to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for its environmental education and wildlife conservation efforts. WallBottle turns customers’ cherished memories into beautiful works of art printed on a first-of-its-kind proprietary HP canvas made with recycled water bottles and coating materials. WallBottle combines its award-winning innovative canvas with environmentally certified inks and wooden frames sourced from sustainably managed forests. One square foot of this canvas removes approximately three bottles from the environment.

This year, S-One launched its mentorship partnership with The State College of Florida (SCF), Manatee-Sarasota, in developing local IT talent to meet the demand from area businesses. S-One is committed to bridging the gap, so that area students are given more opportunities to sharpen their digital skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Our IT team continues to mentor coding students at SCF to empower them with real-world knowledge and skills to help them become more competitive in the workforce. 

Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc., stated, “Inc. magazine is dedicated to showcasing America’s most dynamic businesses and the great things they do. The Best in Business awards shine a light on those that have gone above and beyond their original mission to make a social, environmental or economic impact, benefiting those around them.”  

The list, which can be found in the Winter issue of Inc. magazine on newsstands December 13, recognizes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society.  Rather than relying on quantitative criteria tied to sales or funding, Inc.’s editors reviewed the companies’ achievements over the past year and noted how they made a positive difference in the world.  

About S-One Holdings Corporation 

S-One Holdings Corporation provides innovative product research, development, manufacturing, and distribution to digital imaging, design, and print professionals worldwide, an industry we pioneered in 1994. Our progressive focus and leadership on the evolution of B2B commerce has positioned us as a control point in the industry as digital printing expands, and traditional analog printing contracts. We partner with global brands and manufacturers to provide advanced digital marketing, an integrated and flexible supply chain, and comprehensive technical support. For more information, please visit sone.com. 

About Inc.  The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc., offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across various channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. For more information, visit www.inc.com

“We are committed to helping make the printing industry more environmentally conscious,” said Co-Founder Art Lambert. “We thank our customers and business partners for joining us in our initiative to reduce, recycle, and reuse.”

S-One is dedicated to sustainability across all business practices. Over 100 eco-friendly products meet today’s needs in the printing industry. A first-of-its-kind product, HP Recycled Satin Canvas is made with 100% recycled bottles and coating materials. This high-performing, durable canvas was developed by S-One subsidiary, BMG, as the exclusive licensee for HP Large Format Printing Materials.

S-One is honored to be the recipient of the Sustainable Business Recognition Award from the Printing United Alliance. This prestigious award recognizes companies that implement sustainable business practices that positively affect the print industry and beyond.

Print shops around the country embrace the ink cartridge recycling program offered by S-One subsidiary, LexJet. Since launching the ink recycling program in February of 2021, over two tons of cartridges have been returned. A quick online form makes it easy to receive complimentary pick up for eligible small cartridges, all large-format cartridges, and printer fusers. Its recycled canvas product is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles under its Elements brand.

To spread awareness of earth-friendly packaging, S-One Labels & Packaging offers its Sustainability Resource Guide. This guide helps educate customers on environmental requirements, responsible disposal of packaging, and incorporating sustainable features in package design. S-One Labels & Packaging offers store-drop off recyclable films with its ReTreve line of flexible packaging films. Its award-winning ReEarth compostable and bio-faced films are made with raw materials that allow for the quickest composability. Popular ReEarth films are USDA Bio Preferred, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified, and successfully passed real-world testing through the Compost Manufacturers Association. S-One LP is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

S-One recognizes its responsibility to create a positive impact with its continued commitment to spreading awareness of eco-friendly printing solutions to help make communities around the world a cleaner, healthier place for all generations.