Environment

Printers value high-quality and low-impact papers, research claims

More than half of printers believe it is still worth spending more on high-quality business papers and most are selecting environmentally accredited papers, according to research undertaken by...

Tullis Russell improves efficiency with 800,000 Marquip cutter buy

Scottish paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has bolstered its operating efficiency with an 800,000 investment in a Marquip cutter.

Staff at South African Sappi mill treated after gas leak

Staff at a pulp mill in South Africa, and up to 14 locals from the surrounding area, have had medical treatment following a sulphur dioxide gas leak.

Service Point agrees on-site recycling deal with Shred-it

Reprographics company Service Point has signed a national agreement with Shred-it, the provider of mobile on-site certificated document destruction.

James McNaughton offers new Perfect Image range with FSC stamp

James NcNaughton Group has unveiled Perfect Image - a white uncoated pre-print paper and board range that is available FSC-accredited.

Printoff Graphic Arts eyes FSC award following ISO 14001 accreditation

Printoff Graphic Arts has achieved environmental standard ISO 14001 as part of plans to become FSC-accredited later this year.

Nearly a third of SMEs 'don't have any environmental policies'

Environmental guidance agency Netregs has said that 32% of SMEs fail to have any environmental policies or systems in place, and are "unlikely to develop them in the future".

Northend hints at expansion plans following green accreditations

Northend has said it is on the acquisition trail after bolstering its environmental offering with FSC and PEFC accreditations.

Nuprint slams 'crazy' waste collection rules

Commercial printer Nuprint has hit out at government recycling policies for trade waste.