Environment
Ten ways to begin the green journey
Find ways to reduce the impact of global warming and climate changes to build a better business environment, even if it means investing a little. Noel D'cunha suggests top tips
J&G Environmental expands Scottish recycling operation with new facility
Print industry waste management specialist J&G Environmental has expanded into Scotland after opening a new facility in Stirling.
MicroGreen introduces plastic sheet stock made using recycled water bottles
Looking to provide printers with a sustainable alternative to traditional resin-based printable plastic sheet stock, Seattle-based MicroGreen Polymers has launched InCycle, made in part from recycled...
CPC improves green credentials with FSC Chain of Custody certification
Digital printer CPC has bolstered its environmental credentials after securing FSC Chain of Custody certification.
Government to simplify financial reporting for micro businesses
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) have launched a discussion paper to look at ways of simplifying financial reporting for micro...
MPs seek to curb 'unfettered power' of Payments Council
MPs have called for increased regulation of the Payments Council and a review of its decision to scrap cheque guarantee cards following the poor handling of the proposal to close the central-clearing...
Fujifilm inks approved for organic textile processing
Fujifilm has had over 50 products from three of its Sericol screen-printing textile ink ranges approved by the Soil Association for use in organic textile processing.
Npower energy price hike will be 'very difficult' for printers, says BAPC
Energy supplier Npower is to increase its prices by 15.7% for gas and 7.2% for electricity from 1 October, it has announced.
Nationwide Print improves green credentials with solar panel installation
Nationwide Print has taken a "massive step" towards its goal of eliminating its carbon footprint by installing a photovoltaic (PV) roof that will generate power using sunlight.
Unite plans court action for companies avoiding new agency worker regulations
Unite has said it has evidence that some companies in the print industry are colluding with employment agencies to avoid new regulations and warned it will take them to court.