Environment

Steinbeis scoops sustainability award

Steinbeis Papier has received the German Sustainability Prize for 2008, making it one of the top three most sustainable enterprises in Germany.

Report reveals progress of woodland growth

UPM Tilhill and property services company Savills have said the growing biomass market in the paper industry is having a positive impact on woodland values.

Robert Horne overhauls Revive range

Paper merchant Robert Horne Group has announced the first major overhaul of its Revive range, with the introduction of 100%- and 25%-recycled products.

Green printer goes into voluntary liquidation

Environmentally friendly printer Colour Works has been placed into voluntary liquidation after it ceased trading on 8 December and made its 17 staff redundant.

WasteCare launches energy-saving payback scheme

Recycling company WasteCare has launched a service to help printers save money by reducing their carbon footprint.

CPI calls on government to back free allocation scheme for paper industry

The UK government is being called on to support the free allocation of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) allowances for the paper industry.

Reel Paper publishes 2009 Stock List

PaperCo's specialist reels division Reel Paper has published its 2009 Stock List that features many FSC and PEFC certified products.

J&G seeks to cut printers' carbon footprints with waste depot

A waste depot for large volumes of collected print waste has been set up in Essex.

Oc offers 'second life' to printing parts

Digital press manufacturer Oc has launched a recycling programme that will see the re-use of parts in its printing machines.

KnowledgePoint looks ahead with ISO14001 award

Digital printer KnowledgePoint has become ISO14001 accredited for the printing of course and training materials.