Environment

MPs hear print's side from Two Sides, BPIF and Unite

Representatives from the BPIF, Unite and Two Sides lobbied MPs at the annual All-Party Parliamentary Print Group (APPG) last week in order to get the industry's messages into the political agenda.

APP refutes further allegations over Indonesian rainforest

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has strongly denied allegations by the charity Greenpeace that it is "still trashing" Indonesia's rainforest and making false claims about its sustainability.

Russell Press becomes Green Mark certified

Commercial printer Russell Press has been successfully audited for the Green Mark environmental standard.

PEFC brand 'ever more visible' following printer sign-ups

PEFC has said its brand is becoming "ever more visible" following the rise in the number of printers that are accredited to the Chain-of-Custody certification.

150 firefighters called to Wastecare site fire

Print and packaging recycler Wastecare has said it is "business as usual" after a fire broke out at its Garforth site, near Leeds, in the early hours of this morning (1 July) and raged for around...

Customer concern prompts Ultima Displays to go for green credential

Portable display kit supplier Ultima Displays has achieved the ISO 140001 environmental standard after undertaking a raft of eco measures in response to customer demand.

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.