Environment

Envirowise urges printers to save on water costs

Envirowise has called on the print industry to sign up for its Rippleffect scheme - a resource efficiency initiative that aims to cut water consumption - before the 14 September deadline.

UPM completes major eco accreditation scheme across global sites

UPM has completed one of the largest environmental initiatives in the paper manufacturing industry by achieving FSC/PEFC certification at its 19 global paper mills and 30 sales offices.

Donald Murray Paper collects waste from golf tournament

Donald Murray Paper has arranged for all the unsold programmes from the recent Barclay's Scottish Open golf tournament to be collected by parent PaperCo's waste management specialists.

Premier Paper Group launches company-wide initiative to reduce unnecessary waste

Premier Paper Group has launched a company-wide initiative to reduce unnecessary energy waste after taking part in a BP fuel efficiency challenge.

Eco accreditations too expensive, SMEs claim

Small printers have hit out at the cost of gaining certifications from accreditation schemes such as FSC Chain of Custody and PEFC.

Goricane guarantees Sora Matt grade for laser printing

Slovenian paper manufacturer Goricane has said its Sora Matt paper grade is now guaranteed for all types of laser printing.

C&R Printing Services becomes FSC accredited

Commercial printer C&R Printing Services has become FSC accredited to help it tender for government and charity work.

World's largest recycled newsprint machine begins production in UK

Production on the world's largest recycled newsprint machine has started production three weeks ahead of schedule.

Printers could save up to 80% on CCL charges, BPIF claims

Printers could save up to 80% on their climate change levy (CCL) charges if they sign up to the Climate Change Levy reduction scheme, the BPIF has claimed.

APP-China highlights environmental commitments for 2009

Global paper manufacturer APP-China has outlined its environmental commitments for the year in its latest Paper Contract with China quarterly report.