Environment
Fedrigoni adds grades to Freelife environmental swatch
Fedrigoni has redesigned its Freelife environmental swatch to include its Mrida, Kendo, Cento and Vellum grades.
One in five small businesses delays taking on green credentials, says FPB
One in five small businesses are delaying taking on green credentials because of the recession, the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has said.
PPG gains green credentials and expects to increase turnover by 15%
Litho printer PPG has become FSC, PEFC, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified and said it is set to boost its turnover by 15% to 5m.
First Class Post secures contracts following green certification trio
Envelope printer First Class Post has secured "a number of major blue-chip contracts" after becoming FSC, PEFC and 14001 certified.
PEFC UK appoints Alun Watkins as national secretary
PEFC UK has appointed Alun Watkins as national secretary as of January 2010.
Paper industry has cut emissions by 42% since 1990, report claims
Paper manufacturers in Europe have reduced emissions by 42% since 1990 and are an "enabler" of European climate change targets, the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has said.
Cloc scoops Green Apple award for environmental efforts
Commercial printer Cloc has been awarded a Green Apple Award in recognition of its ongoing environmental initiatives.
Heidelberg backs Cambridge University environmental initiative
Heidelberg has given its backing to a University of Cambridge initiative that aims to limit the rise in global average temperature.
Print needs to defend itself against eco charges in a simpler, less technical way
I was working with the corporate responsibility committee of one of my clients recently, a very well-known brand involving global manufacturing, distribution and sales. We were brain storming new...
UPM terminates APRIL pulp agreement
UPM has terminated its existing purchasing contract with Asia Pacific Resources International Holding Limited (APRIL) as part of its new pulp sourcing strategy.