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		<title>Hollywood Charity Artist McKenzie&#8217;s Inku Art revolutionizes the Fine Art Industry by Marcus Johanson</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p><a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/" target="_blank">Artist McKenzie</a>, known as the &#8220;Hollywood Charity Artist&#8221; is quickly being renamed the &#8220;Hollywood ECO Artist&#8221; for her newest passion;<a href="http://www.inkuart.com/" target="_blank">  Inku Art.<strong><span style="font-size:xx-small;">™</span></strong> </a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 413px"><a href="http://mckenzieartstudio.com/MCKENZIEARTHOMEPAGE/IMAG055A.JPG"><img title="BlackBird by Artist McKenzie" src="http://mckenzieartstudio.com/MCKENZIEARTHOMEPAGE/IMAG055A.JPG" alt="Artist McKenzie painting, Blackbird exclusively available at Ecoteriors Florida." width="403" height="504" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Artist McKenzie painting, &quot;Blackbird&quot; exclusively available at Ecoteriors Florida.</p></div>
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<p>Artist McKenzie, an award-winning oil painter whose collectors are some of Hollywood&#8217;s elite, was stricken with a devastating environmental illness thought by doctors to be triggered by years of exposure to toxic materials in the art creating process. This sickness propelled her life-changing mission to discover and create an innovative way to produce HEALTHY, EARTH SENSITIVE fine art and fine art prints&#8211; She calls it <a href="http://www.inkuart.com/">Inku Art.<strong><span style="font-size:xx-small;">™</span></strong>  </a></p>
<p>&#8220;This <em><strong>Hyper-Green</strong></em> art process is changing the way fine art is made.  It is sustainable, non-toxic, planet-friendly, and made with the highest environmental value and standards available today.  In fact, it is SO safe that it is currently being used in hospitals, nurseries, and dwellings everywhere where air quality is essential.  It even meets LEED requirements in numerous categories.&#8221; says manager Steve Rice.</p>
<p>The process begins with McKenzie&#8217;s painting on recycled substrate with non-toxic pigments. These paints are VOC-free and are created using earth-friendly methods. The painting is then scanned using wind-powered facilities.  The image is then printed on sugarcane or bamboo fine art paper, using cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology.  The frames are made from compressed sawdust waste and the art is shipped in recycled packaging.  The entire process involves the most environmentally sensitive products and businesses available. 100% of the profits from the art is donated to environmental causes.</p>
<p>&#8220;Few people realize the true impact of the printing and paper pulp industries on our health and our planet.  Toxic chemicals are making their way into the water, air and soil.  The pulp and paper industry is one of the largest and most polluting industries in the world; it is the third most polluting industry in North America. The printing industry is just as polluting coupled with toxic VOC&#8217;s being released into the air and consequently our lungs!,&#8221; says gallery manager, Viv Smith.</p>
<p>Artist McKenzie&#8217;s message is being heard loud and clear.  Companies and Individuals designing and renovating their buildings/ homes under the LEED program are ecstatic with the new art and the company is being flooded with orders. &#8220;Our building needed Art to make it come alive.  Why would we choose art that off-gasses toxic chemicals and contributes to the pollution on our planet when there is an alternative? It was a no-brainer,&#8221; says Architect and Green Designer Albert Cook.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.inkuart.com/">Inku Art.<strong><span style="font-size:xx-small;">™</span></strong>  </a>will soon be seen aboard the <a href="http://www.greentrainglobal.org/" target="_blank">Green Train</a>.  &#8220;I am honored to be part of The Green Train.  Their message promotes environmental awareness, education, and unity across America. The project will change our Planet in an awe inspiring way.  Knowledge is power. &#8221; says Artist McKenzie.</p>
<p>To read more about <a href="http://www.inkuart.com/">Inku Art.<strong><span style="font-size:xx-small;">™</span></strong>  </a>, Artist McKenzie, or The Green Train please visit <a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/" target="_blank">www.McKenzieArtStudio.com<br />
</a>McKenzie&#8217;s paintings have been featured at charitable events with celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Ellen Degeneres, George Clooney, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and many others.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 124px"><a href="http://mckenzieartstudio.com/MCKENZIEARTHOMEPAGE/IMAG057.JPG"><img title="Green Train" src="http://mckenzieartstudio.com/MCKENZIEARTHOMEPAGE/IMAG057.JPG" alt="The Green Train Project" width="114" height="88" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Green Train Project</p></div>
<p> The Green Train &#8211; a rockin&#8217; and rollin&#8217; trek across the nation that will educate, entertain and change our world, one mile at a time!</p>
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<p>Top-notch entertainers will be participating in a series of 30 live “whistle-stop” performances along the cross country route. Celebrities, environmentalists and sport figures will join in on the act either in person or via satellite. Environmental organizations and groups will be providing factual information, answering questions and providing solutions as the train travels from rural communities to large cities.</p>
<p>Years in the making, the Green Train Project is the brainchild of <a href="http://www.greentrainglobal.org/what.php" target="_blank">Robert Wolf</a>, organizer of the mega-successful &#8220;We are the World&#8221; simulcast held in 1985. When the train departs Portland in April, it will mark the 25th anniversary of the simulcast.</p>
<p>The final destination for the Green Train will be Washington D.C. where a show-stopping concert will take place. Wolf will be on hand asking all Americans to unite by turning off the tap, switching off light bulbs and unplugging the toaster. People will be able to see how much water and energy has been saved.  A European journey is also planned for 2011.</p>
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		<title>Eco Art to Save the Planet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>First Ever Eco-Friendly Fine Art Prints that Raise Awareness and Funds for Green Causes</p>
<p>Laguna Beach, Ca  </p>
<p>Award-winning Fine Artist McKenzie is often referred to as the &#8220;Hollywood Charity Artist&#8221; for her tireless efforts to support causes close to her heart using her paintings as a catalyst for change.  McKenzie, one of the top selling artists in the country, has sold thousands of fine art prints of her masterful paintings.  It wasn&#8217;t until she was diagnosed with a form of Lupus, thought to be brought on by contact with environmental toxins, that she began her passionate study of the 125 Billion dollar Printing/Paper/Pulp Industries; which happen to be among the #1 and #3 polluters on the Planet.</p>
<p>&#8220;McKenzie&#8217;s Doctor suspected that the solvents used in her oil paintings, mixed media processes, and print-making could have triggered the medical condition,&#8221; says Manager Steve Rice. &#8220;She formed a team of experts, and together they created the first ever, start-to-finish, Eco-Friendly Art Print Series that raises funds for Environmental causes.  100% of the Profits are Donated!&#8221;.</p>
<p>Artist McKenzie now creates her original paintings with proprietary solvent free paints on 100% natural canvas.  The paintings are converted into fine art prints on Bamboo Fine Art Paper using Eco-Friendly Inks and framed with Sustainable Wooden Frames.</p>
<p>&#8220;The best part is that I can have a gorgeous collectible piece of art on my wall, and I know that making it did not hurt the environment, in fact, it helped the environment by RAISING money for causes that protect the environment.  It is the coolest thing ever!&#8221; says long-time McKenzie collector, Vienna Townsend.</p>
<p>Artist McKenzie is on a crusade to increase world-wide awareness of these industries and their practices.  &#8220;As with anything, knowledge is power.  If people understand the environmental damage being done they will pressure the industries into greening their practices,&#8221; says the Artist. &#8220;We are asking everyone to watch the video and pass it on to 2 or 3 friends.&#8221;</p>
<p>The video can be watched on <a href="http://revver.com/video/1093499/eco-friendly-art-to-save-the-planet/" target="_blank">www.Revver.com</a>, (Search &#8220;Artist McKenzie&#8221;) and generates revenue for every view. 100% of the revenue will also be donated to Green Causes. &#8220;I am passing the video on to all of my friends. I am in college and  I can&#8217;t afford to buy the art, or donate thousands to Green Causes&#8230;but I can spread the word by forwarding the video.  I feel like I am doing something to make a difference&#8221; says Jacob Wineman.</p>
<p>McKenzie&#8217;s Fine Art Eco Prints are currently available in select Fine Art Galleries, Green Online Stores, and <a href="http://www.ecofyestore.com/" target="_blank">www.EcoFyEstore.com</a></p>
<p>For more information about the artist,  please visit:  <a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/" target="_blank">www. McKenzieArtStudio.com<br />
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<p><strong>Green printing helps preserve forests and forest habitats</strong>.</p>
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<li>A forest area the size of 20 football fields is lost every minute to paper production. (envirofacts.com)</li>
<li>The Environmental Defense Fund estimates that 90 percent of the printing and writing paper in the United States is produced from virgin wood pulp. Producing 2,000 pounds (one ton) of virgin uncoated paper requires 6,000 pounds of wood.</li>
<li>Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves the equivalent of 24 trees (forty feet in height and 6-8 inches in diameter). (conservatree.org)</li>
<li>42% of all the wood harvested for industrial purposes in the world goes to making paper. (woodwise.org)</li>
<li>The magazine industry harvests more than 30 million trees every year for paper. That&#8217;s more than one tree every second. (woodwise.org)</li>
<li>More than 70% of the paper in the world is made from wood taken from forests in regions with ecologically valuable, biologically diverse habitat. (woodwise.org)</li>
<li>Tree plantations are home to about 90% fewer species than the forests that preceded them. (woodwise.org)</li>
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<p><strong>Eco-friendly printing helps keep toxic chemicals out of our environment and generates far fewer greenhouse gasses compared to conventional printing.</strong></p>
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<li>The printing industry is the single largest polluter in the world. It is also the third largest consumer of fossil fuels, after the automobile and steel-manufacturing industries.</li>
<li>The pulp and paper industry is the third largest industrial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, after the chemical and steel industries, in the 30 nations of the OECD, of which the US is a member. (woodwise.org)</li>
<li>Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves 4,100-kilowatt hours of electricity and 60 pounds of air pollution. (Californians Against Waste)</li>
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<p><strong>Printing green requires much less water than conventional printing</strong>.</p>
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<li>Producing a ton of virgin uncoated paper requires 19,075 gallons of water. (Environmental Defense Fund)</li>
<li>Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves 7,000 gallons of water. (Californians Against Waste)</li>
<li>The pulp and paper industry is the largest industrial consumer of water among OECD nations. (woodwise.org)</li>
<li>Printers use trillions of gallons of water, which then has to be treated because of its toxicity.Green printing reduces the amount of solid waste going into landfills.</li>
<li>Producing 2,000 pounds of virgin uncoated paper generates 2,278 pounds of solid waste. In other words, conventional paper production creates more waste than paper. (Environmental Defense Fund)</li>
<li>The use of adhesives and foils in some conventional papers renders the final product un-recyclable. Millions of un-recyclable paper products are manufactured every day, all destined to wind up in landfills.</li>
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<p>Keywords: Eco, green, eco-friendly art, sustainable, recycled, artist mckenzie, painting, greenhouse gas, climate change, deforestation</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p><strong>Artist McKenzie Donates 100% of profits from premier Eco Friendly Art Print Series to Support Earth Causes.</strong></p>
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<p>HOLLYWOOD, CA., June 23, 2008 -Award-winning <a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/" target="_blank">Artist<br />
McKenzie</a>, whose original paintings are collected around the world, has released the First-Ever Earth-Friendly Art Print Series to raise funds to benefit Environmental Causes. &#8220;It completes the circle! Earth friendly<br />
Art Prints with sustainable wood frames&#8230;and 100% of the profits are donated to help save the Planet. It is a no-brainer!&#8221;, says McKenzie Art collector at a recent release party.</p>
<p>&#8220;Many people don&#8217;t realize that the Printing Industry is the single largest<br />
polluter in the world. It is also the third largest consumer of fossil fuels<br />
following the automobile and steel-manufacturing industries. The paper and pulp industry<br />
is the third largest industrial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.!  We have worked long and hard at the McKenzie Art Studio to find a way to create an Eco Friendly Collectible Art Print that is from Start-to-Finish, earth friendly&#8221;, says Manager Steven Rice, &#8220;We have done just that!&#8221;</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;rls=GGLL,GGLL:2008-18,GGLL:en&amp;q=%22Hollywood+Charity+Artist%22" target="_blank">&#8220;Hollywood Charity Artist&#8221;</a> has long been recognized for her tireless efforts to raise funds and awareness for causes close to her heart using her paintings as a catalyst for change. In fact, The McKenzie Art Studio is in middle of an aggressive campaign to generate $1 Million dollars for charitable causes. &#8220;The Eco Art print series is a natural progression for us at the Gallery. McKenzie has always been passionate about the environment and since her<br />
<a href="http://www.ei-resource.org/illness-information/related-conditions/lupus/" target="_blank">illness</a>, has been on a fervent mission to make people aware of the toxins polluting our planet. It is our goal to help create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment&#8221;, says Gallery Coordinator Viv Smith.</p>
<p>How is it Done?</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=%22artist+mckenzie%22&amp;rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;sourceid=ie7&amp;rlz=1I7GFRD" target="_blank">Artist McKenzie</a> creates the Original Paintings using earth friendly paints made from natural, organic, non-toxic sources. </p>
<p>2. The paintings are then scanned and printed using a <a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5476/is_200802/ai_n25138029" target="_blank">&#8220;Green Printer&#8221;.</a> This business is committed to improving the planet. Our printing partner donates a portion of its&#8217; revenues to environmental organizations. </p>
<p>3. The Collectible Limited Edition Art Prints are reproduced on high-quality renewable Hahnemühle Bamboo paper made with pure spring water. This is the FIRST EVER Fine Art paper made from bamboo fibers.<br />
<a href="http://www.green-rooster.com/">Hahnemühle donates</a> a portion of the revenues to supporting environmental projects. </p>
<p>4. <a href="http://www.sfiprogram.org/" target="_blank">Sustainable Forest </a>Frames. We are committed to reducing our<br />
<a href="http://www.footprintnetwork.org/index.php" target="_blank">environmental footprint</a> in every possible way. The frames we use are never made from endangered species wood or protected forests. The wood materials come from managed forests. A Managed Forest is like a farm yield from a rotating crop. The crop gets replanted for later yields.</p>
<p>5. <strong>Donate. Donate. Donate. Donate</strong>. The 4x plan. A percentage of the printer&#8217;s revenue goes towards saving the environment. A percentage of the paper manufacturer&#8217;s revenue goes towards saving the environment. A percentage of the framer&#8217;s revenue goes towards saving the environment. Lastly, 100% of the profits from the Artist&#8217;s Revenue at<br />
<a href="http://www.ecofyestore.com" target="_blank">EcofyEstore.com</a> goes towards saving the environment! </p>
<p>Why are We Doing It?</p>
<p>Our mission at the <a href="http://www.ecofyestore.com" target="_blank">EcofyEstore.com</a> , and<br />
<a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com" target="_blank">McKenzieArtStudio.com</a> is to lead the way in sustainable, environmentally responsible, Green Living Style. We call it &#8220;Eco Style with a Conscience&#8221;. We aim to be the number one resource for Eco Art and to change the Art Printing Industry as a whole. </p>
<p>&#8220;An Eco Art purchase from <a href="http://www.ecofyestore.com" target="_blank">EcofyEstore.com</a><br />
may not appear to make a discernable difference, but the reality is that is creates a growing wave in the Art Industry and the Economy. When a large amount of people begin supporting Sustainable, Green businesses, these waves begin to have a profound effect on our Planet and our Society&#8221;, says Artist McKenzie. &#8220;Only by the majority of us taking action and being<br />
<em>Green Consumers</em> will we begin to reduce the damage to our planet and eco-systems. I believe it is our responsibility to demonstrate that we can successfully align<br />
art, business, social, and environmental interests to build a more sustainable future<br />
for all of us.&#8221; </p>
<p>The Eco Art Print Series by Artist McKenzie is available at <a href="http://www.EcoFyEstore.com" target="_blank">http://www.EcoFyEstore.com</a> and at Fine Art Galleries around the world. The print series will soon be featured in an upcoming Television Documentary and in an Eco-Friendly Collectible Art Book on the career of the artist.</p>
<p>For more information please contact the studio directly at 888-368-5213. </p>
<p>About the Artist: McKenzie is the winner of the first Annual ARTV Fine Art<br />
Awards for Mixed Media. Her art is in galleries across the United States and has<br />
been featured in many publications, installations and films. There are waiting<br />
lists for her original paintings. She and her art have appeared at many<br />
environmental and charitable  fundraising events with celebrity guests such<br />
as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton, Natalie Portman,<br />
Harrison Ford, and many others.</p>
<p>Keywords: artist mckenzie, eco art, green, sustainable. environmental,<br />
ecofyestore.com, planet, mckenzieartstudio.com, eco style, green business, art,<br />
prints, original paintings, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward<br />
Norton, Natalie Portman, Harrison Ford.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artist McKenzie, one of the best selling charity fine artists in the country, has announced her plans to release an ECO-FRIENDLY line of Art Prints
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Hollywood, California-May 2008-&#8221;It is about time that we change the industry. Artists AND their Patrons
need to demand eco-friendly methods&#8230;Or NOTHING is going to change. I am
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<p><strong>by Bruce Johnson, Environmental Consultant</strong></p>
<p>Hollywood, California-May 2008-&#8221;It is about time that we change the industry. Artists AND their Patrons<br />
need to demand eco-friendly methods&#8230;Or NOTHING is going to change. I am<br />
willing to lead the way,&#8221; says Artist McKenzie. </p>
<p>&#8220;McKenzie is very passionate about the environment and has raised awareness<br />
and funds for many green causes.  Her motto &#8220;Art Making a<br />
Difference&#8221;  is truer than ever. McKenzie feels a need to use her art<br />
to get the message out about the importance of protecting the environment- and<br />
it has proven very effective so far.  I am sure that in a very short time<br />
other artists and collectors will join her; and will cause a huge shift in the<br />
way the business of Art Prints is done,&#8221; says her publicist.</p>
<p>Why the concern?</p>
<p>Just read this:</p>
<p> The printing industry is the single largest air polluter and the<br />
third-largest consumer of fossil fuels in the world after automobiles and steel<br />
manufacturing. Nearly everyday trillions of gallons of water that must be<br />
treated for its toxic chemical content is then released back into our water<br />
channels.</p>
<p>Print vendors using traditional methods and products such as virgin-fiber<br />
paper, petroleum-based inks, toxic solvents, and chlorine-bleached papers also<br />
utilize adhesives, bindings, and foils for printing and packaging and can render<br />
the final product un-recyclable. </p>
<p>Also,  petroleum-based inks can cause lasting damage to the environment.<br />
It can leach volatile organic compounds ( <acronym title="Volatile Organic Compounds">VOC</acronym>s) <br />
which are known to cause cancer and birth defects into the ground.  It may<br />
contaminate the soil, the groundwater, and ultimately the air.</p>
<p>Many of the solvents, shellacs, driers, and other solutions employed in<br />
producing film, printing plates, and cleaning the presses are toxic pollutants<br />
that can cause chronic health problems such as; kidney and liver damage, and<br />
ultimately death among press operators.  This  according to the<br />
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.</p>
<p>All this and we haven&#8217;t even mentioned the impact on our forests! </p>
<p>What is the answer? </p>
<p>&#8220;Outrage&#8230;We live in a consumer-driven economy.  Companies will do<br />
anything to fulfill demand and keep the lead in their industry.  This means<br />
that the demand MUST be for eco-friendly printing methods and paper&#8211;and this<br />
starts with the Artists and their Patrons,&#8221; says the McKenzie Gallery<br />
Manager.</p>
<p>Artist McKenzie is determined to have a product which itself is true to her<br />
philosophy of <strong>conservation and sustainability</strong>. &#8220;We have searched <br />
for the right paper, ink, and environmentally friendly businesses to partner<br />
with.  We hope that our collectors and supporters around the world will<br />
join us in making a change that will eventually impact us all.&#8221;</p>
<p>Please visit <a href="http://www.McKenzieArtStudio.com">http://www.McKenzieArtStudio.com</a><br />
to view the Eco-Friendly Print Series and to read more about the McKenzie<br />
Gallery&#8217;s efforts to protect the environment.  100% of the profits from the<br />
website go to green and charitable causes.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to keep in mind: (Tips thanks to <a href="http://www.dynamicgraphics.com">www.dynamicgraphics.com</a>)</p>
<p><strong><em>1. Learn the lingo.</em></strong></p>
<p>You’ll need to be familiar with industry jargon to appropriately select<br />
environmentally friendly papers. Here are a few terms you’ll often see:</p>
<ul>
<li>Virgin fiber—100-percent “pure” fiber from an original source</li>
<li>Post-consumer content—Waste recovered from consumers and recycled</li>
<li>VOCs—Volatile organic compounds (such as occur in petroleum-based<br />
printing ink)</li>
<li>PCF—Processed chlorine-free</li>
<li>TCF—Totally chlorine-free</li>
<li>ECF—Elemental chlorine-free</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>2. Preserve and conserve.</em></strong></p>
<p>The Recycled Products Cooperative estimates that over 100 million trees are cut<br />
each year to supply fiber for writing and printing papers in the United States.<br />
This is not only detrimental to forests, but to air quality and water reserves<br />
as well.</p>
<p>One way to preserve resources is to purchase recycled paper with high levels<br />
of post-consumer content. Using recycled paper saves landfill space and<br />
minimizes water and energy consumption. Check recycling symbols to see what<br />
percentage of recycled fiber was used during the manufacturing process.</p>
<p><strong><em>3. Think about ink.</em></strong></p>
<p>Do you know how your printer disposes of unused ink? If you’re unsure, ask.<br />
Petroleum-based inks leach VOCs—which cause cancer and birth defects—into<br />
the soil when printed papers end up in landfills. These toxins can also be<br />
released into the air as fresh inks dry.</p>
<p>Soy ink is an excellent alternative to petroleum based inks. Soy ink uses<br />
soybean oil that’s naturally low in VOCs. This smart substitute is<br />
sustainable, efficient, and cost-competitive. Many newspapers, magazines<br />
(including this one), and other materials are now printed with soy ink.</p>
<p><strong><em>4. Do it digitally.</em></strong></p>
<p> Digital is ideal for short-run, four-color work for business cards,<br />
stationery, promotional pieces, and most print work that is less than 1,000<br />
sheets of 14 x 20 inches.</p>
<p>This printing method even has advantages over soy inks. While soy is<br />
comprised of 86-percent oil—which isn’t biodegradable—digital printing<br />
uses 100-percent nontoxic toner. Toner-based inks also produce less chemical<br />
waste.</p>
<p><strong><em>5. Consider alternative papers.</em></strong></p>
<p>Move over, pulp-based paper. A number of alternatives to traditional papers are<br />
now available, and Barber recommends several “tree-free” varieties, such as<br />
Denim Blues (100-percent reclaimed blue jean cotton), and synthetic papers by<br />
Yupo because of their environmental attributes and durability.</p>
<p>For certain projects, Barber suggests papers made from Kenaf and hemp, and a<br />
newer paper called TerraSkin, which is made from ground stone. “TerraSkin is<br />
almost as strong as [synthetic] FedEx envelopes and it prints like a coated<br />
sheet,” he says. It also uses less ink, and is nontoxic and waterproof.</p>
<p><strong><em>6. Choose better bleaching solutions.</em></strong></p>
<p>Brighter, whiter papers are created by various bleaching processes. It’s a<br />
good idea to have a basic understanding of how manufacturers process their<br />
products so that you can select the best, most environmentally friendly papers<br />
for your projects.</p>
<p>Elemental chlorine was once extensively used to brighten paper products, but<br />
now chlorine dioxide (used in swimming pools) is a common substitute. This<br />
process yields ECF papers. Although chlorine compounds are safer than pure<br />
chlorine, some pollution still results. Better choices include PCF and TCF<br />
bleaching, which substitute oxygen-based compounds for chlorine compounds. Only<br />
the recycled portion of a recycled sheet has been bleached with PCF. Fewer TCF<br />
papers are available today because most papers contain some recycled content—TCF<br />
relates only to 100-percent virgin papers.</p>
<p>Only products deemed acceptable by the Chlorine Free Products Association are<br />
granted PCF and TCF emblems. Look for the symbols when purchasing recycled paper</p>
<p><strong><em>7. Educate your clients.</em></strong></p>
<p>Many companies today are concerned with producing print materials and packaging<br />
made with sustainable resources. IBM, Coca-Cola, and Mc-Donald’s are just a<br />
few major businesses making an effort to publish shareholder reports on<br />
100-percent recycled post-consumer content. But not all clients are familiar<br />
with “green” design and printing processes. You may find that you need to<br />
act as an eco-friendly project advisor.</p>
<p><strong><em>8. Practice what you preach.</em></strong></p>
<p>Set a good example to convince others to follow your lead. Consider<br />
incorporating these methods:</p>
<ul>
<li>Conserve ink use by determining whether print projects need to be full<br />
color. Could a two-color design suffice instead?</li>
<li>Maximize ink staying power by substituting a Pantone color for metallic<br />
inks, which tend to degrade. (This reduces VOC emissions, too.)</li>
<li>Avoid wasting paper by designing to standard press sheet sizes (e.g., 23 x<br />
35, 25 x 38, 26 x 40, 28 x 40). If a job is large enough, your printer can<br />
order a special sheet size from the mill. Since paper is sold by the pound,<br />
this approach can also save your client money.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>9. Offset cost with creativity.</em></strong></p>
<p>Some environmentally friendly products may be a bit more expensive. It’s<br />
important, however, not to view pricing issues as constraints. Instead, think<br />
creatively to help balance benefits with costs.</p>
<p>Design multifunctional projects—e.g., self mailer/ program combos—to<br />
economize when using more expensive paper. Also, combining projects whenever<br />
possible is wise; one idea is to print business cards and postcards from the<br />
same recycled paper. In the long run your clients may save money, and they’ll<br />
also be honoring the environment.</p>
<p><strong><em>10. Know industry standards.</em></strong></p>
<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that federal agencies must<br />
use uncoated printing and writing papers containing at least 30-percent<br />
post-consumer content. Coated and commodity papers must contain a minimum of 10<br />
percent. Consider using these guidelines when selecting paper for your projects,<br />
too.</p>
<p>Become familiar with other industry-issued standards. Important stamps of<br />
approval include the emblems of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and<br />
Chlorine Free Product Association (CFPA). For these symbols to appear on<br />
products, they must meet specific standards determined by the International<br />
Standards Organization (ISO).</p>
<p><strong><em>11. Evaluate projects individually.</em></strong></p>
<p>The first priority in design is to create an appealing, functional piece of<br />
work. “It’s imperative to do good design from an aesthetic standpoint,”<br />
Scalin says. But he also urges designers to consider options that will leave<br />
behind less waste. “Lots of what’s designed is thrown in the trash. Using<br />
recycled materials is necessary because so much is thrown away.”</p>
<p>If a client won’t switch to paper with a higher percentage of post-consumer<br />
recycled content, try finding a way to reduce the number of pages used instead.<br />
You might also recommend different paper types for different sections. For<br />
example, some publications use high-quality coated paper for advertisements and<br />
uncoated paper with higher post consumer content for editorial sections.</p>
<p><strong><em>12. Stay informed.</em></strong></p>
<p>Being environmentally responsible means staying current with new products and<br />
practices. Check out the following to see what others are doing to help keep our<br />
quality of life at a premium:</p>
<p><em>Conservation technology</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Waterless pressesWater washable inks eliminate VOCs from the printing process. <a href="http://www.waterless.org">www.waterless.org</a></li>
<li>Windmill energyThis alternative energy source produces nonpolluting, wind-generated energy<br />
to manufacture 100- percent post-consumer paper. Mohawk Paper is a leader. <a href="http://www.mohawkpapers.com">www.mohawkpapers.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Special interest groups</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Compostmodern.comThis conference premiered in 2004 and is aimed at environmentally conscious<br />
designers/artists. <a href="http://www.aigasf.org/compostmodern/compost.html">www.aigasf.org/compostmodern/compost.html</a></li>
<li>Business for Social ResponsibilityAnnual conference where designers can meet, see, and hear from business<br />
leaders concerned with social responsibility issues.</li>
<li>Graphic AllianceJoin a community of socially conscious designers. <a href="http://www.graphicalliance.org">www.graphicalliance.org</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Making a commitment to practice environmentally responsible design can be<br />
challenging, but it’s doable and highly rewarding. Starting today will help<br />
ensure a healthier quality of life for tomorrow.</p>
<p> </p>
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Natalie Portman has been named the most eco-friendly star. She tops the list

 

of celebrities who go out of their way for the planet.The Hollywood actress won special mention by campaigners at the Green website: http://www.grist.org They praised her work to save gorillas in Rwanda, her role as the spokesperson of a low-energy lightbulb company and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mylifeisamessage.wordpress.com&blog=1169548&post=9&subd=mylifeisamessage&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Natalie Portman has been named the most eco-friendly star. She tops the list</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">of celebrities who go out of their way for the planet.<span style="font-size:x-small;">The Hollywood actress won special mention by campaigners at the Green </span></span><span style="font-size:x-small;">website: <a title="Grist" href="http://www.grist.org" target="_blank">http://www.grist.org</a> </span><span style="font-size:x-small;">They praised her work to save gorillas in Rwanda, her role as the spokesperson of a low-energy lightbulb company</span><span style="font-size:x-small;"> and the launch of her vegan shoe company.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Also, the organizers singled out a handful of celebrity &#8220;A-listers&#8221; as <strong>non-environmentally</strong> friendly.</span></span></div>
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<p style="text-align:center;">The worst offenders were: David Beckham, because of the amount of airplane flights he takes annually; British model Elizabeth Hurley, for flying 250 guests to her 2007 wedding in India, and the Spice Girls, for their use of private jets</p>
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		<title>Amazing video showing Artist McKenzie&#8217;s painting coming together in 20 seconds.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazing video showing Artist McKenzie&#8217;s painting coming together in 20 seconds. Time lapse technology compresses 30+ hours of painting into 20 Seconds! Very cool!! All the profits(100%)from her website go to Charity&#8230; www.McKenzieArtStudio.com 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p><span>Amazing video showing Artist McKenzie&#8217;s painting coming together in 20 seconds. Time lapse technology compresses 30+ hours of painting into 20 Seconds! Very cool!! All the profits(100%)from her website go to Charity&#8230; www.McKenzieArtStudio.com </span></p>
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		<title>Artist McKenzie announces Art to Change the World Project</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artist McKenzie announces Art to Change the World
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Film, Book, and Website project
aims to bring together artists from around the world to effect global
change
Source: JAMES BANTA, World Art Press,  Mar
04, 2008 20:10:38

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar 04, 2008 –
Award-winning Artist McKenzie known as the &#8220;Hollywood Charity Artist&#8221; has
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p align="center"><b><font size="3">Artist McKenzie announces <i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.arttochangetheworldproject.com/">Art to Change the World<br />
Project</a></i></font></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><font size="3">Film, Book, and Website project<br />
aims to bring together artists from around the world to effect global<br />
change</font></b></p>
<p align="center">Source: JAMES BANTA, World Art Press,  Mar<br />
04, 2008 20:10:38</p>
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<p><b><font size="3">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar 04, 2008 –<br />
Award-winning Artist McKenzie known as the &#8220;Hollywood Charity Artist&#8221; has<br />
partnered with Liquid Studios, Inc. to create the Art to Change the World<br />
Project. The project bring together artists from around the globe, representing<br />
all types of art whose only commonality is the underlying message of optimism.  <br />
</font></b><br />
<b><i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.arttochangetheworldproject.com/"><font size="3">The Art to Change the<br />
World Project </font></a></i><font size="3">has aggressive plans to bring it&#8217;s top 100 artists<br />
together in a film, book, and a dedicated website production. &#8220;We plan to do<br />
this in a big way. There are over 50 Million artists working today. That is a<br />
tremendous force that could be coming together to effect change,&#8221; says manager,<br />
Steve Rice. &#8220;We will be donating 100% of the profits from the project to<br />
charities and organizations we believe in. &#8221; </font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">Artist McKenzie is leading the project. &#8220;I have<br />
always been passionate about making a difference in this world we all share. My<br />
vision for this project is to increase awareness though Art&#8211;Embrace hope,<br />
peace, and encourage care for our people, the earth and its&#8217; resources. We can<br />
achieve this by coming together and being a force for positive change&#8221;, says the<br />
Artist.  </font></b><br />
<b><i><font size="3">The Art to Change the World Project</font></i><font size="3">,<br />
will begin as a global art competition with a surprise high-profile celebrity<br />
judge. All artists are encouraged to submit 1-5 images. The subject matter may<br />
depict virtually anything as long as the ultimate message is positive. Please<br />
visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/">www.McKenzieArtStudio.com</a> for<br />
more information.</font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">&#8220;Many people are of the belief that we<br />
co-create our reality through our thoughts. Positive art images possess the<br />
power to spark change on a global scale by impacting its&#8217; viewers on an<br />
emotional level,&#8221; says Vivian Smith, Gallery manager.   &#8220;We need to take better<br />
care of each other and the planet.&#8221;  </font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">The McKenzie Gallery, Liquid Studios, Inc. and<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/">www.McKenzieArtStudio.com </a>are<br />
socially conscious businesses that donate all of their profits to causes close<br />
to their hearts. Please visit us and join our efforts to &#8220;make a difference&#8221;. <br />
</font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">Mission statement: &#8220;To conquer the challenges<br />
we are facing in the world today; we must all focus on a greater sense of<br />
responsibility. We must begin to work not only for ourselves, our family and<br />
country&#8230; but also for the benefit of all of us on this planet. Global concern<br />
and responsibility is the launching pad for peace and the proper care of our<br />
environment. We hope to stimulate change and create a shift in the world&#8217;s<br />
consciousness through Art.&#8221; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/">www.mckenzieartstudio.com</a> and<br />
the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.arttochangetheworldproject.com/">www.arttochangetheworldproject<br />
.com</a> </font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">About McKenzie: </font></b><br />
<b><font size="3">Artist McKenzie is the winner of the 1st ever<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://artvawards.com/">ARTV Fine Art Awards</a> for Mixed Media. Her<br />
art is collected around the world and seen in galleries, from <a target="_blank" href="http://mckenzieartstudio.com/PARKMARA_GALLERY_CONTACT.html">Florida</a><br />
to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.studiogallery.net/previous/izq_Winter05.htm">California</a>.<br />
She supports organizations such as: <a target="_blank" href="http://mckenzieartstudios.wordpress.com///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/www.globalgreen.org/">Global<br />
Green</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hsus.org/">Humane Society</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.redcross.org/">Red Cross</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.unicef.org/">UNICEF</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.one.org/">One Campaign</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.savethechildren.org/">Save the Children</a> and many, many<br />
others. She has appeared in numerous Hollywood fundraising events whose guests<br />
included Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Teri Hatcher,<br />
and more.</font></b></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artist McKenzie, known for her tireless efforts to raise funds for charities through her art, has released a new painting series to benefit the Humane Society.
 
&#8220;She has donated the proceeds of many of her paintings to the Humane Society&#8230;.but this is the first time that she has dedicated an entire series&#8221; says her Manager, Steve [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mylifeisamessage.wordpress.com&blog=1169548&post=6&subd=mylifeisamessage&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p><font>Artist McKenzie, known for her tireless efforts to raise funds for charities through her art, has released a new painting series to benefit the Humane Society.<br />
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&#8220;She has donated the proceeds of many of her paintings to the <a href="http://www.hsus.org/">Humane Society</a>&#8230;.but this is the first time that she has dedicated an entire series&#8221; says her Manager, Steve Rice &#8220;We are hoping to really make a difference.&#8221;<br />
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Artist McKenzie, winner of the first annual <a href="http://artvawards.com/">ARTV Fine Art Awards </a>for mixed media has dedicated her life to raising awareness and funds for causes close to her heart.  She embarked on her &#8220;Million Dollar&#8221; campaign last year in which she hopes to raise $1 Million dollars through her art and by sparking others to action.  &#8220;I have been a huge fan of the Humane Society for a long time now. I am very passionate about the ballot initiative campaign to place the California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act on the November 2008 ballot&#8221; says the artist. &#8220;As well as the whole organizations&#8217; goals. I hope to raise awareness and funds through my art and website.  &#8220;<br />
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The website, <a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/">www.McKenzieArtStudio.com</a> will direct  visitors to the <a href="http://humanecalifornia.org/?source=gabawy">Humane Society and the California initiative link</a>.  &#8220;There are only two weeks left to gather signatures.  Time is running out&#8221; says the Gallery manager.<br />
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Starting tomorrow, <a href="http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&amp;_trksid=m37&amp;satitle=MCKENZIE+ART+CHARITY&amp;category0=">2 NEW paintings per week will be released to benefit the organization</a>. Limited edition prints on a revolutionary new metallic-based paper  will be offered.  These prints are numbered and signed by the artist and will come with a registered certificate through Fine Arts Title Registry.  Prints will start at $250 and come mounted and ready to frame.  These prints will directly benefit the Humane Society. Posters will also be available.<br />
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For further information please feel free to contact the gallery directly at 888-369-5213 or visit <a href="http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com/">www.mckenzieartstudio.com</a> </font></p>
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