Environment

Arjowiggins Graphic launches campaign to encourage printers to increase green efforts

Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a campaign ahead of the United Nation's Climate Conference to encourage printers to step up environmental efforts to reduce their carbon emissions.

Go green without going into the red

Environmental accreditations can be expensive and difficult to achieve, but the long-term benefits of cost saving and a better public image are worth the effort, discovers Helen Morris

PaperCo releases swatch for Fizz tinted range

PaperCo has launched a swatch to demonstrate the colour scope of its Fizz tinted paper range.

Cloc aims to cut carbon footprint in push for ISO 14001

Commercial printer Cloc is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint to zero after taking part in a recent event held by not-for-profit group, The Green Organisation.

Favini's Shiro Alga Carta grade used to print Venice Transport & Culture card

Favini's Shiro Alga Carta grade has been used to print transport company Vela's Venice Transport & Culture card.

Antalis makes environmental pledge with May Day membership

Antalis has boosted its environmental credentials after it joined the Prince's May Day Network - a group of UK businesses committed to taking action on climate change.

Tecco launches 'world's first' PEFC-accredited proof paper

Paper producer Tecco has announced the development of what it claims to be the world's first PEFC-accredited proof paper, the EFI CertProof Paper 6225XF.

Research warns printers over illegal use of chemicals under Reach legislation

Smaller print and packaging companies have not understood that the EU's Registration, Evaluation & Authorisation of Chemicals (Reach) legislation is applicable to them, according to...

Consumables with a conscience - a guide to environmentally friendly inks

While everyone may agree that environmentally friendly inks are the way forward, there is less consensus over exactly what these inks are, finds Philip Chadwick

Antalis signs up for Green Achiever Scheme

Paper merchant Antalis has signed up to the Green Achiever Scheme, which aims to help companies demonstrate their environmental credentials to suppliers and customers.