Environment

Demand for paper to fall dramatically by 2020, report claims

Newsprint demand will decline by 56% between 2008 and 2020, while volumes for business papers and print will also fall by 45.5%, according to a new report.

PlastGrommet extends range of environmentally friendly eyelets and applicators

Plastic specialist Plastic Tech Developments has extended its PlastGrommet range of eyelets and machines for banners, which it claims offers environmental advantages over metal eyelets.

Digital printer boosts environmental status with coating machine

CCS Digital has opened its doors to blue-chip clients with the purchase of a new Morgana DigiCoater.

Thermal paper 'aids efficiency', Mitsubishi claims

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has launched a new thermal paper which it claims increases efficiency atretail tills.

Blue Printing Company gains environmental double

General printer Blue Printing Company has become ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited following an increase in customer demand for the certifications.

PrintWeek environment features

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Allsignsgroup named in The Sunday TImes' best green companies list

A London-based signage manufacturer, Allsignsgroup, made it into The Sunday Times' Green List - the UK national newspaper's ranking of the 60 'Best Green Companies in Britain'.

Forestry industry warns of damaging short-term economic policies

Business chiefs from forestry companies around the world have warned that inward-looking government policies aimed at tackling the economic crisis may do more harm than good.

Fujifilm replaces 'misleading' chemistry-free tag with 'low-chemistry' for plate ranges

Fujifilm has challenged the environmental credentials of so-called "chemistry-free" plates ahead of the commercial availability of its Brillia HD Pro-V and Brillia Pro-VN plates.

Keeble Paper Recycling swaps metal pallets for plastic boxes

Keeble Paper Recycling has boosted its environmental credentials and streamlined its collection logistics after signing a 2,000 plastic box deal with pallet specialists Dolav.