Environment

International Paper site to be home to 60m biomass centre
International Paper (IP) has signed an exclusivity agreement for the construction of a 60m green energy centre on the site of its former Inverurie paper mill in Aberdeenshire.

Tories pledge to cut Labour's 'tax on jobs'
The Conservative Party has promised to cut Labour's planned increase in employers' National Insurance Contributions (NIC), due to come into effect in April next year, should they win the upcoming...
Stora Enso named one of the world's most ethical companies
Paper manufacturer Stora Enso has been named by think tank Ethisphere Institute as one of the world's most ethical companies in 2010.

The Environment Report
It's no surprise that, aside from the most committed eco print warriors, the environment has slipped down many people's agenda as a result of the economic downturn.

Giving power to the people
The government wants firms to cut costs and their environmental impact by generating their own power, but is it a viable option? Jon Severs investigates

Micro-advances mark way ahead
Evolution - not revolution - is the watchword for further green developments in print, argues Simon Creasey

Focusing on your footprint
Some printers have already set about reducing carbon emissions, but legislation will now make it compulsory for those that have yet to. Philip Chadwick investigates

Closing the loop
Printers are going to need to cut their carbon output as clients' demands for greener print increase, says Noli Dinkovski
Know your regulation
Catherine Wilson and Jamie Kunz, of ENDS Legal Compliance Manager, highlight some of the forthcoming legislation deadlines that printers need to familiarise themselves with
Top green tips
PrintWeek readers reveal their best bits of advice for improving your environmental profile