Environment
Europe on track to meet paper and board recycling target
Europe is on target to reach its voluntary paper and board recycling rate of 66% by 2010, according to the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC).
Fujifilm sets environmental stance with Brillia Pro-VN plate
Fujifilm has officially launched the newspaper version of its Pro-V chemistry-free digital violet plate - the Brillia Pro-VN - ahead of Ifra Expo.
INGEDE praises HP's de-inked inkjet prints
The European paper manufacturers' body INGEDE has hailed prints from HP's new inkjet web press as "the first ever de-inkable inkjet prints".
Sappi, UPM and M-real unite to promote environmental PrintCity report
Sappi, UPM and M-real will be offering PrintCity's newly launched report, Sustainability, Energy & Environment, free of charge.
Arctic Paper increases capacity with purchase of German mill
Fine paper manufacturer Arctic Paper has boosted its annual production capacity to 700,000 tonnes after acquiring Mochenwangen Papier in Germany for an undisclosed sum.
PaperCo rebrands G-Print woodfree paper
Paper merchant PaperCo has launched a campaign targeting the book, direct mailing, map and magazine markets to promote the rebranding of its G-Print matt-coated woodfree paper.
Massive response to PAS 2020 consultation delays publication of findings
The publication of the results of the consultation on the controversial PAS 2020 proposed standard has been delayed due to the massive response from the industry.
Four APP Indonesia mills gain PEFC standard
Four of Asia Pulp and Paper's (APP) Indonesian mills have become Chain of Custody-certified according to the PEFC standard.
Presstek hit with fine after chemical spill
Digital plate manufacturer Presstek has been fined $31,975 (18,200) after a hazardous chemical spill occurred at one of its US factories.
Saving the environment could save businesses, research claims
Environmental measures could combat the economic downturn, according to research by government-funded sustainable business programme Envirowise.