Environment
Fuji platemaking facility goes wind-powered
Fujifilm has bolstered its eco credentials by making one of its production facilities 100% wind-powered.
James Cropper recycling plant featured on BBC programe
The recycling plant of paper manufacturer James Cropper appeared on BBC One’s War on Waste last night, a documentary hosted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Two Sides reports improvements but incorrect public print perceptions remain
A survey by paper and print advocacy group Two Sides has found that in the past five years, consumers are responding more positively to print, but misconceptions remain over sustainability.
Ensure you keep your staff out of the danger zone
On the whole, print has a reasonably good safety record. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual statistics, the printing sector has a lower accident rate than associated...
Education boosts perception of print
The paper industry is out to bust a myth: that it is imperilling the environment by destroying forests in order to boost profits.
Brexit will not deflect new EU data protection requirements
First put forward by the European Union in January 2012, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by the European Parliament in April this year and will come into force on 25 May...
FSC closer to finalising long–running Chain of Custody standard
The Forest Stewardship Council believes it has now ironed out major sticking points for stakeholders in the proposed standard, including the Online Claims Platform.
Alexir Packaging first to achieve BPIF technical compliance
Alexir Packaging has become the UK's first print company to receive the BPIF’s recently launched 12647 Technical Compliance Certificate that measures quality of print provision.
KBA RotaJet L-Series achieves Ingede certification
The RotaJet L-Series inkjet web press has achieved a top score from the International Association of the Deinking Industry for the deinkability of its print output.
Conservatree in first Roland purchase and set for growth
Print and design company Conservatree has invested in a Roland SolJet Pro 4 XR-640, as part of a long-term growth initiative.