Environment

Agfa Graphics cuts transportation packaging on Azura/Amigo plates

Agfa Graphics has halved the amount of packaging per sqm used to transport its Azura and Amigo printing plates, as part of a drive to reduce its environmental footprint.

Pensord Press becomes latest printer to sign up to Two Sides

A total of 24 printers and publishers have now signed up to the National Association of Paper Merchants' (NAPM) Two Sides scheme.

How to... reduce waste and save money

How to reduce waste and save money

AGI Media gets ISO 14001 accreditation

Packaging printer AGI Media has boosted its environmental credentials after its Slough operation became ISO 14001 accredited.

Polestar Chromoworks gains ISO 14001 following waste recycling scheme

Polestar has boosted its environmental credentials after its Chromoworks site became the latest in the group to be awarded ISO 14001 accreditation.

Collective Colour stems water use by 90% with Fujifilm 'ZAC' buy

Collective Colour has become the first UK printer to install Fujifilm's FLH-Z 125 "ZAC" processor with optional water recirculation unit.

AbitibiBowater debt refinance deadline extended

North American newsprint manufacturer AbitibiBowater has negotiated a further extension to implement a debt exchange refinancing plan.

Antalis leaflet outlines Royal Mail new cost reduction scheme

Antalis has produced an information leaflet explaining Royal Mail's new discount scheme Sustainable Mail, which it is claimed could save companies up to 4.7% on postal costs.

Etrinsic aims to recruit 10,000 people to WWF's Earth Hour

Etrinsic, the Solihull-based print manager, is aiming to recruit 10,000 people to Earth Hour, WWF's global initiative to tackle climate change.

Print buyers respond to proposed 'greenwashing' label

Print buyers have given mixed blessings to calls for a universal environmental labelling scheme designed to prevent "greenwashing".