Environment

Paperlinx duo defend use of APP-made paper

Paperlinx merchants PaperCo and Howard Smith have defended their decision to use paper made by controversial manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP).

Veteran green campaigner tours Tullis Russell's biomass plant site

Tullis Russell has marked its 200th anniversary with an honorary visit from environmental writer and campaigner Jonathon Porritt.

Print and publishing industries 'could save 13,000 a day' by cutting water usage

The print and publishing industries could together save up to 13,000 per day by monitoring water usage more efficiently, according to Envirowise.

Favini announces Classy Covers embossed range

Italian specialist paper manufacturer Favini has launched Classy Covers, a range of embossed papers, which is suitable for books, binders, shopping bags, folders and packaging.

Culverlands completes 2m expansion with FSC accreditation

Culverlands has rounded off its 2m expansion programme by becoming FSC accredited.

Fujifilm launches 'low-chemistry' CTP plates

Fujifilm Europe has announced the commercial availability of its Brillia HD Pro-V and Brillia HD Pro-VN low-chemistry violet CTP plates, which it said are suitable for commercial print and newspaper...

Arjowiggins' Cocoon recycled grade papers 'offer same performance as virgin fibre'

Arjowiggins Graphic has launched coated recycled grades Cocoon Silk and Gloss and Cocoon Silk 50 and Cocoon Gloss 50.

Agfa adds N4 model to Avalon N platesetter range

Agfa Graphics has announced the latest addition to the Avalon N platesetter range, the Avalon N4, which is suitable for 4-up and 6-up B2 plate production.

Demand for paper to fall dramatically by 2020, report claims

Newsprint demand will decline by 56% between 2008 and 2020, while volumes for business papers and print will also fall by 45.5%, according to a new report.

PlastGrommet extends range of environmentally friendly eyelets and applicators

Plastic specialist Plastic Tech Developments has extended its PlastGrommet range of eyelets and machines for banners, which it claims offers environmental advantages over metal eyelets.