Environment

Asda cuts landfill waste with recyclable board deal

Asda has become the first company to use Bezier Group's recyclable alternative to foam board in a bid to eliminate its landfill by 2010.

WasteCare claims recruitment drive will benefit printers

WasteCare Group has said that the print industry will be able to benefit from a recent jump its company's numbers.

Unaddressed DM considered 'more environmentally harmful'

A study into direct marketing has found that unaddressed direct mail is more likely to be considered environmentally damaging than personalised marketing.

Polestar Varnicoat wins FSC/PEFC accreditation

Polestar has finished rolling out FSC and PEFC accreditation across all of its UK gravure and web offset sites after securing the certification for its Worcestershire-based Varnicoat facility.

Precision agrees three-year deal for Agfa Azura TS plate

Precision Printing has signed a three-year plate contract for the Drupa-launched Agfa Azura TS chemistry-free thermal plate.

Pureprint Group produces book for top eco-photographer

Environmental printer Pureprint Group played host to a presentation by photographer Mark Edwards last week when his world tour came to London.

NAPM welcomes Sappi to Two Sides scheme

The National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) has said that its Two Sides campaign to improve paper's environmental credentials is "going well" following paper giant Sappi's decision to join the...

Irish newspaper group takes Fujifilm plates in green move

Independent Newspapers (Ireland) has signed up to Fujifilm's recently-launched Brillia LP-NNW "low chemistry" plate in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.

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Far East's reduced demand hits UK recycled paper prices

UK paper and board recyclers have reported price falls as Far East buyers reduce spending on UK products.