QUIM.com.br’s Environmental Policy & Vision Statement

We are committed to continuously improving our environmental performance.For this, we strive to make decisions that integrate these considerations into all aspects of our operations. We are aware that environmental management is an ongoing challenge and a continuous learning experience.

We continue to research best practices and explore possible partnerships with other companies, communities and environmental conservation and repairs, all intended to further strengthen our environmental management.

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[atop]Check the initiatives and support the environment that follow:

1. [a1]#1[a2]List hygiene and data management[a3]
2. [a1]#2[a2]Design, production and printing in our mail, marketing and communication materials[a3]
3. [a1]#3[a2]Paper procurement and clean production[a3]
4. [a1]#4[a2]Use of paper in packaging[a3]
5. [a1]#5[a2]Recycling and pollution reduction in our workplace and community[a3]
   1. [a1]#5.1[a2]We Reduce & Reuse in the Workplace[a3]
   2. [a1]#5.2[a2]We Deploy Recycling in Our Workplace[a3]
   3. [a1]#5.3[a2]We Promote/Advance Recycling in Our Community[a3]
   4. [a1]#5.4[a2]We Employ Efficient Transportation and Distribution[a3]

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[an]1[anf]1. List hygiene and data management

Continually endeavors to manage data and lists in an environmentally responsible manner with a focus on reducing the amount of duplicate, unwanted and undeliverable mail (to both consumers and businesses).

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[an]2[anf]2. Design, production and printing in our mail, marketing and communication materials

We strive to design and print our advertisements and other communications in an environmentally responsible manner, and we communicate our environmental expectations to our supplier(s).

Wherever feasible, in designing and printing communications, we look at opportunities for source reduction. We also communicate our goals to our suppliers.

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[an]3[anf]3. Paper procurement and clean production

Recognizes that improving forestry practices is an important component of environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strive to procure, use, and recover paper in a manner that helps to ensure the sustainable use of forests and other natural resources.

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[an]4[anf]4. Use of paper in packaging

We believe that sourcing environmentally preferred papers and other materials is only a beginning. Equally important is efficient use of papers and materials once they are purchased.

• We work continually to eliminate unnecessary packaging materials that do not protect merchandise or enhance its presentation before prospects and customers.
• In our fulfillment, we implement packaging guidelines that optimize the ratio between the size of outgoing shipments and the size of cartons used.
• We sort incoming packaging materials for recycling collection.
• We reuse incoming packaging materials for outgoing shipments where possible.
• We employ lighter-weight or efficient packing materials where possible to minimize volume/weight and reduce our environmental footprint.
• We encourage packaging suppliers to submit alternate solutions for environmentally preferable packaging, in addition to quoting prices on approved or existing specifications.
• We specify environmentally preferable packaging and packing material to vendors who ship to distribution points or directly to our customers.
• We encourage customers to participate in any existing national packaging/recycle program wherever possible.

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[an]5[anf]5. Recycling and pollution reduction in our workplace and community

QUIM.com.br’s policies and initiatives in this area are guided by the Three Rs: “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle”.

With this in mind, we seek an efficient and environmentally sensible workplace, as well as to promote environmental stewardship in our community. Toward this principle:

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[an]5.1[anf]5.1. We Reduce & Reuse in the Workplace

• Where possible and practical, we purchase office papers, packing and packaging materials made from recycled materials with post-consumer content.
• We use recyclable materials and materials that don’t hinder the recycling process.
• We integrate the use of electronic communications (e-mail, Web and intranet) for external and internal communications.
• We use recycled paper with post-consumer content for internal company print communications.
• We make primary use of two-sided printing and photocopying where appropriate.
• We develop online systems for reports, projects and monitoring to reduce paper generation.
• We reuse file folders, hanging folders and binders where appropriate.
• We substitute durable materials for disposable products.

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[an]5.2[anf]5.2. We Deploy Recycling in Our Workplace

• We investigate energy, water, material usage and waste management procedures, practices, and patterns and set internal goals to reduce, reuse and recycle, and establish programs to measure internal savings in waste, energy and costs.
• We implement in-house recycling programs for:
  • Paper
  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Beverage cans and bottles
  • Plastics
  • Printing ink and toner cartridges
  • Other materials such as oil, batteries, organics
• We encourage building management in multi-tenant buildings to institute sorting and collection throughout offices.
• We reward employees for:
  • Advancing our recycling policies and/or initiatives
  • Suggesting creative or innovative environmental solutions

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[an]5.3[anf]5.3. We Promote/Advance Recycling in Our Community

• We educate customers by advising them about what is or is not recyclable among materials we present to them, and, if available, where to recycle materials.
• We use the recyclable symbol to identify paper and paperboard products made from fibers that, after use, are suitable for recycling.
• We ensure that all environmental labeling is clear, honest and complete, so that the consumers and business customers may know the exact nature of what is being claimed.
• We encourage customers to reuse, return or recycle materials where appropriate.
• We provide customers with information about recycling on package inserts and prints.
• We encourage customers to get local recycling programs underway.
• We partner with environmental groups, other companies and/or local citizen groups to help “green” our operations, and to make positive environmental contributions in our local community.
• We volunteer our company’s resources, including our people, for: preserve and value the neighborhood, reduce the consume, recycling
• We participate in recycling campaign and/or demonstrate that our organization has in place a program to encourage recycling in our workplace and/or community.

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[an]5.4[anf]5.4. We Employ Efficient Transportation and Distribution

• We implement transportation policies and practices guided by objectives to reduce vehicular emissions, decrease traffic congestion and improve air quality. In support of this principle,:
  • We make and encourage our suppliers to make wise choices of fuels such as those with low sulfur content or alternative fuels such as ethanol.
  • We use or encourage our suppliers to use eco-driving to decrease fuel consumption.
  • We consider geographic location when selecting suppliers.
  • Wherever feasible, we plan for the greatest efficiency when drop shipping our mail.

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Click here to read our environmental policy in portuguese.

Clique aqui para ler nossa política ambiental autorais em português.

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