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FSC and the In-plant THE DEPARTMENT of Printing isn’t the only in-plant doing noteworthy things in the state of Washington. About 330 miles to the east, Washington State University is about to become one of the first university in-plants to receive its chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Director of Printing Steven Rigby says WSU has a strong environmental commitment and is involved in several sustainability initiatives. “Since we’re the biggest user of paper products here, we felt like it was our duty to fall in line,” he says. Once the in-plant receives its certification, it will be

The three largest state government in-plants are all on the West Coast. Despite budget cuts and calls for privatization, they continue to thrive--but changes are afoot. By Erik Cagle Don't let the calendar fool you. It may not read 1849, but tremendous wealth is still being mined in the largely untapped western portion of our country. Instead of prospectors dredging local waterways for gold nuggets, though, government in-plants are reaping a fortune by producing print and communications-related products for their respective agencies. Look at the figures. Each of the three West Coast states cracked the top 10 list on the In-Plant Graphics Top

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