Environment

UPM launches paper designed for high-speed inkjet printing

UPM has unveiled a new paper designed for high-speed digital inkjet printing, which is claimed to offer fast ink absorption and low bleeding.

Kolorcraft reaps environmental benefits from KBA press buy

Point-of-sale specialist Kolorcraft has been experimenting with environmentally friendly printing since investing in a KBA Rapida 162a last year.

Sun Chemical champions colour-change ink for 'greener' printing

Sun Chemical has launched a colour-change ink range that it claims allows customers to improve output, efficiency and costs.

Supply problems force Random House to abandon FSC paper

Random House has blamed lack of supply for its decision to stop using FSC-certified paper for its mass-market paperbacks.

BPIF and The CarbonNeutral Company team for print sector carbon calculator

The BPIF and The CarbonNeutral Company have reiterated the need for a print-specific carbon calculator ahead of the launch of their own device next month.

Favini adds environmental element to Shiro relaunch

Independent specialist paper manufacturer Favini has relaunched its Shiro range, which includes Alga Carta, Echo and Tree Free, to realign them with an environment focus.

Polestar Chantry continues green drive with ISO 14001 award

Polestar Chantry has bolstered its environmental accreditations after securing the ISO 14001 environmental standard.

Princess Anne visits Tullis Russell biomass site

Independent papermaker Tullis Russell has welcomed The Princess Royal to its Markinch mill in Scotland to its 200th anniversary.

Lower grammage papers 'better for environment'

Paper grades with lower grammages have less environmental impact, research by Bollor Thin Papers has claimed.

PaperCo's recycled stock chosen for Brighton Dome brochures

PaperCo's 9lives 55 'born again' recycled coated stock has been used to produce Brighton Dome's season brochures after being recommended by printer WSL.