Environment

Heidelberg will today, on World Environment Day, offset the environmental effects of all print products created by machines on its stand at Drupa.

Epson plans to cut CO2 emissions by 90% across its entire product life cycle by 2050, and invest in promoting biodiversity, according to a wide-ranging new plan outlined by the company this week.

The DSR Group has made a push to improve its green credentials after investing in new software to turn off the company's computers when not in use.

Taylor Bloxham has added another string to its environmental bow after it was recognised for its efforts at the Kyocera Green Card Conference.

KBA is highlighting its green credentials at Drupa and demonstrating new technology for its presses, which it said is "crucial for the survival" of print.

Heidelberg has launched an international environmental print award.

Avis Rent A Car will reduce its paper consumption by 100 tonnes a year having decided to discontinue the printing and distribution of customer brochures in the US.

Print-specific waste management company J&G Environmental has landed a significant contract with the KM Group, providing a further boost to its ever-growing customer base.

Paper and pulp leaders are pulling together best practices on improving forest biodiversity in order to set a unique industry standard.

AP Print and Design has joined printing.com in urging schools to join one of the UK's largest carbon offsetting schemes, backed by TV environmentalist David Bellamy.