{"id":1615,"date":"2011-11-28T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2011-11-28T10:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaldots.info\/?p=1615"},"modified":"2024-01-26T10:23:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T10:23:13","slug":"misconceptions-and-myths-of-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitaldots.info\/?p=1615","title":{"rendered":"Misconceptions and Myths of Green"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/digitaldots.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/29-Myths-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"> This is the first of a two part Verdigris article examining some of the myths and misconceptions preventing printing companies from adopting a more aggressive environmental strategy for their businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are still many printing business owners who believe that leading the company towards a more environmentally friendly direction is expensive and difficult. 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