Environment
Ignore the naysayers, going green is a win-win for print
Although there may be some people who remain unconvinced by environmentalists, canny printers know that 'where there's muck, there's brass' and that rubbish can turn a healthy profit
EC to investigate Royal Mail restructure
The European Commission has opened an investigation into the UK government's plans to restructure Royal Mail.
Loan scheme launched to boost green equipment investments
A 550m scheme to provide manufacturers with finance for environmentally friendly equipment has been launched by the Carbon Trust and Siemens.
BBC defends junk mail Panorama as criticism mounts
The BBC has defended its decision to run the 'Why Hate Junk Mail? Panorama programme after further criticism from the direct mail and print industry.
Arjowiggins opens Greenfield mill to HP deinking trials
Arjowiggins Graphic and HP have announced an ongoing partnership to look into de-inking Indigo liquid toner and inkjet prints at its advanced wood-free Greenfield mill in France.
Heidelberg announces Eco Printing Award winners
Heidelberg has announced Minneapolis-based The John Roberts Company as one of the winners for its second annual Eco Printing Award, endorsing the lengths sheetfed offset printers around the globe have...
EFI joins the Verdigris environmental project
EFI, a specialist in end-to-end digital print products, solutions and workflows, is supporting the Verdigris environmental initiative as an associate member.
Wrap launches waste prevention loan fund
A loan scheme to help businesses make better use of material resources through processes such as product reuse, repair and upgrading services has been launched by the government-funded Waste &...
SPM print takes delivery of Heidelberg Suprasetter 75
SPM Print has made a bid to boost its pressroom's green credentials after investing 200,000 in a Heidelberg Suprasetter 75 platesetter and Prinect pre-press workflow.
Wide-format specialist Octink features in Sunday Times green companies list
Wide-format display and signage printer Octink has been named in The Sunday Times Best Green Companies list for the third year running.