Environment
Vertec Printing Services handed Carbon Smart award
B2 commercial printer Vertec Printing Services has boosted its environmental certifications after being awarded the Carbon Smart award.
BioMedia strikes deal with Epson and extends its biodegradable banners at Fespa
A UK-based green substrate specialist gained global interest when it showed a biodegradable media for banners and display graphics at Fespa.
Kiian Group publishes guides to eco statutes
Italian inks manufacturer Kiian Group (B1/340) is aiming to help its customers to deal with increasingly stringent environmental requirements with the launch of its Modular System.
Experts urge printers to heed eco developments
A panel of industry experts at the Fespa Planet Friendly Summit warned printers that they must keep a close eye on green developments.
Igepa puts spotlight on Re-board material with innovative stand
Igepa is using Fespa to focus on its innovative Re-board laminated corrugated material, which it has used to construct its 7m-high booth on stand 320 in Hall B2.
MBA lobbies Euro chiefs on inkjet ink and paper recycling
Print and mail house MBA Group is lobbying Euro chiefs to raise the profile of solving problems caused by inkjet print within paper recycling.
Arjowiggins Graphic launches environmental audit service for printers
Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a free environmental audit service for printers after customers expressed a need for greater guidance on making their operations more environmentally friendly.
UPM to help create 'zero energy house'
UPM is to help create a 'zero energy house' that produces more energy than it consumes as part of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition.
London packaging firm produces first PEFC album sleeve
Clear Sound & Vision (CSV) has produced the first PEFC-endorsed album sleeve.
Reeds Printers installs alcohol-free Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-4+L
Reeds Printers is to install a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-4+L press that will run alcohol-free from day one.