Environment

APP interactive webcast to be held tomorrow

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is set to host a live interactive Q&A webcast held by ProPrint, PrintWeek's Australian sister title, tomorrow morning (12 November).

Facing the wrap

Wide-format work is as popular as ever with marketers, but printers are under pressure to go green or risk losing clients, finds Philip Chadwick

UPM profit out of red for third-quarter results

Paper giant UPM has recorded a third-quarter pre-tax profit of 64m euro (57m) and revealed that it is to reposition itself at the fore of the "bio and forest industry".

Only 11% of inserts 'contain green message'

A Polestar Sheffield and Lateral Group initiative has revealed that only 11% of 1bn printed inserts carry an environmental message or recycled logo.

Seriously Responsible Print increases turnover by 60%

Commercial printer Seriously Responsible Print has increased its turnover by 60% to 180,000 in its second year of trading, after implementing a series of environmental initiatives.

Norske Skog ranked first in climate change report

Paper manufacturer Norske Skog has ranked first in a climate report that examined the climate change strategy of 200 companies in the Nordic region.

Elliott Baxter boosts recycled portfolio with launch of Oxygen Laser

Elliott Baxter (EBB) has launched the latest edition to its recycled paper portfolio, Oxygen Laser.

PrintCity alliance to work on carbon footprint initiative for print and packaging

The PrintCity alliance is to launch an initiative that will look at the carbon footprint and energy efficiency of the print and packaging industry.

Arjowiggins adds green option to Maine paper range

Arjowiggins Graphic has boosted its Maine 1 Face range with the launch of Maine 1 Face Green.

Economist ensures copies are PEFC accredited

The Economist has highlighted its environmental efforts after all of its printed copies became PEFC certified.