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The Printify sustainability commitment
At Printify, sustainability means measurable action – across materials, inks, packaging, emissions, supplier standards, and governance.
Our work in sustainable Print on Demand focuses on reducing overproduction risk, improving claim accuracy, and helping merchants make responsible brand decisions from day one.
“Together, we are creating a future where sustainable, high-quality, and on-demand manufacturing is the way all things get made.”
Alex Saltonstall,
Printify's CEO
Want to be more eco-friendly? Print on Demand can help
Printify is a platform that lets anyone turn an idea into a business. Serving entrepreneurs at scale means taking environmental and social responsibility seriously – and we treat that work as part of how we grow.
The print-on-demand model helps merchants produce only after a customer places an order, reducing inventory risk and avoiding unnecessary waste. Across our network, we work with partners, suppliers, and sellers to improve resource use, support ethical practices, and make commerce more efficient.
That also means helping merchants build trust with clearer product information. Buyers, regulators, and customers expect proof, not broad promises. Proving sustainability claims requires accurate data, visible details, and reports that explain scope, progress, and limits.
We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and we know the work continues. That’s why our annual reports cover three ESG categories.
Environmental
- We assess our environmental impact by calculating material greenhouse gas emissions and identifying where our operations and network can do better.
- Our made-to-order model reduces the need for bulk inventory, while product choices, ink options, sustainable packaging, and recycling information help merchants make clearer decisions for their brand and the planet.
- We match orders to Print Providers in the same country whenever possible to reduce shipping distances for buyers.
Social
Great businesses need fair, responsible working standards.
- We focus on employee well-being.
- We use our Code of Conduct policies, supplier requirements, and audits to set expectations for the people working across our partner facilities.
- Printify and FYUL support inclusion through annual Pride events and Pride flag raisings at our main office.
- FYUL also supports local communities through employee-led donation boxes, charity events, donation campaigns, and sponsorships. In 2025, FYUL donated more than $100,000 to social impact initiatives.
This improves oversight, strengthens accountability, and gives merchants greater confidence in the network powering their products.
Governance
Transparency, accountability, and strategic decision-making guide how we work at Printify.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct, compliance processes, and reporting structure help us stay accountable as our platform grows.
Clear governance also protects merchants. When a brand communicates honestly, supports claims with evidence, and avoids vague promises, it can strengthen brand loyalty, reduce reputational risk, and earn long-term customer trust.
Our sustainability reports
2024 sustainability report
One day, everything will be made on demand
Made-to-order production gives commerce a cleaner operating logic: create the listing, sell the product, then produce it when a consumer buys. That means less dead stock and more control for every business.
Printify is committed to this shift because overproduction wastes materials, space, labor, and money. With Print on Demand, merchants can test designs, launch custom t-shirts with high-quality prints, and scale only when real buyers respond.
Every year, up to 21% of all newly created garments go unsold.
Every second, the equivalent of a truckload of clothes is burned or sent to a landfill. That hurts the planet, weakens fashion’s reputation, and shows the old inventory model needs a better solution.
The answer is a simple change: make products after purchase, not before.
Better production starts with better decisions
See how made-to-order production helps merchants reduce inventory risk, test ideas faster, and build a more sustainable future.
Why sell with Printify? Sustainability, that’s why.
Build an appealing brand, attract new customers, and sell eco-friendly products through Print Providers around the world.
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