Environment

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 will be offering PrintCity's newly launched report, Sustainability, Energy & Environment, free of charge.

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.

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.

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 of Asia Pulp and Paper's (APP) Indonesian mills have become Chain of Custody-certified according to the PEFC standard.

Digital plate manufacturer Presstek has been fined $31,975 (18,200) after a hazardous chemical spill occurred at one of its US factories.

Environmental measures could combat the economic downturn, according to research by government-funded sustainable business programme Envirowise.

Print company Redwood is set to bolster its environmental accreditations as it starts the process to become FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody-certified.

Negotiations between Greenpeace Canada and newsprint manufacturer AbitibiBowater have broken down over allegations of irresponsible logging practices.