Environment

TK Maxx marks debut campaign under Royal Mail environmental initiative

NB Group has completed a 148,000-piece direct marketing mailout for TK Maxx as part of its maiden campaign to adhere to Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail initiative.

Acorn Web Offset secures ISO 14001 accreditation

Brochure and catalogue printer Acorn Web Offset has become IS0 14001 accredited in recognition of the environmental management system at its West Yorkshire-based site.

Lamport Gilbert reduces annual energy cost through Carbon Trust survey

Colour printer Lamport Gilbert has reduced its annual energy costs at its Reading-based site by between 8,000 and 10,000 since it undertook a Carbon Trust survey in March last year.

DST Output and Cambrian Printers headline in the BPIF PrintWeek Excellence Awards' environment categories

Digital printer DST Output and magazine specialist Cambrian Printers have won the environmental categories at this year's BPIF PrintWeek Excellence Awards.

PEFC guarantees 'more streamlined' operation

The PEFC has promised a more streamlined organisation and processes in its annual review for 2008.

Spandex launches new PVC-free ImagePerfect media

Spandex has unveiled the latest additions to its ImagePerfect range of media with a new range of green materials 100% free of PVC.

Grycksbo Paper installs bio-fuel boiler at G-Print mill

Grycksbo Paper has completed the installation of a SEK130m bio-fuel boiler at its mill in Darlarna, Sweden.

Fedrigoni supplies paper to charity poster campaign organisers

Paper manufacturer and merchant Fedrigoni has provided its FSC-certified Arcoprint grade to help a charity competition that promotes social issues through graphic design.

Colourstream completes 1.7m spend with finishing kit spree and Speedmaster buy

Colourstream has boosted its productivity by 40% with the installation of a Speedmaster XL 75-10-P as part of a 1.7m investment that also included a Stahlfolder KH 82 and a ST300 saddlestitcher.

'Fit notes' to be introduced under government plans

Radical changes to the way employees are certified too unwell to work, which could see the introduction of a 'fit note', are being considered by the government.