Representative
Body Member

To be eligible for Representative Body Membership
of Two Sides, the applicant must:

be a Representative Body which is actively involved in the Graphic Communication Supply Chain

commit to the prevailing Two Sides Principles submit a complete and accurate application form to the Two Sides Secretariat*

pay an annual Membership fee

Representative Body Commitments
On becoming an Representative Body Member you are
committing to:

promote Two Sides membership amongst smaller industry participants

promote compliance with the Principles of Two Sides within your own organisation and membership,(in the case of a trade association)

educate your organisation and members about the issues and risks within the industry and about how they may apply the Two Sides Principles within their activities

assist Two Sides in consulting widely throughout the industry

comply with the Anti-trust Compliance Rules adopted by Two Sides

comply with the rules laid down by Two Sides as to the use of its logo and intellectual property

Representative Body Role
Representative Body members play an important role of
outreach and disseminating information about Two Sides
and its activities to their respective memberships. Outreach
activity will include educating their organisation and
members as to the environmental challenges that are faced
by the Graphic Communications Supply Chain and
communicating the messages and processes of Two Sides.
Representative Body members will have the opportunity to
be elected to the Board of Two Sides and Sector Groups.

Representative Body Member Benefits
The following benefits apply to Representative Members:

access to materials to use in educational activities

ability to demonstrate leadership in consumer confidence issues to your organisation and membership

a means to enhance your reputation in relation to sustainability issues and to support the interests and reputation of your own organisation and membership

access to information on emerging issues and challenges the industry is facing

a vehicle for developing practical solutions in consultation with industry, civil society and government

a communications and engagement platform,supporting you in communicating with media, your own stakeholders, NGOs and other organisations