Environment

Lower grammage papers 'better for environment'

Paper grades with lower grammages have less environmental impact, research by Bollor Thin Papers has claimed.

PaperCo's recycled stock chosen for Brighton Dome brochures

PaperCo's 9lives 55 'born again' recycled coated stock has been used to produce Brighton Dome's season brochures after being recommended by printer WSL.

Presstek to demonstrate environmentally friendly print options at Northprint

Press manufacturer Presstek has said it will showcase its environmentally friendly DI digital offset press, chemistry-free CTP systems and workflow options at Northprint.

Study to analyse impact of print plates on environment

A study into the environmental impact of printing plates has been launched to help printers make a more informed choice when purchasing plates.

Robert Horne opens Waste Recycling Scheme to all businesses

Robert Horne Sign & Display has relaunched its Waste Recycling Scheme to target both large and small volume producers.

CPI reports decline in UK paper and board production

The full impact of 2008's paper mill closures on the marketplace is still to be felt on 2009's production totals, according to the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI).

How to... Understand and reduce your carbon footprint

Tips on how to manage your greenhouse emissions

Harvesting wind for platemaking

Fujifilm has teamed up with sustainable energy project development company Evelop to develop a wind farm at its European plate manufacturing site in the Netherlands.

Greener with Screen

Wernham Printers has boosted its green credentials with the installation of a Screen Platerite 4300E platemaker.

Searching for power savings

Reports of the environmental impact of the internet could help boost print's image as a greener medium.