Environment

Majority of consumers would 'give up packaging' to help environment

Nine in 10 consumers would give up some form of packaging in order to reduce their green footprint, according to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey.

HannoArt added to McNaughton Group portfolio

The James McNaughton Group has added its HannoArt triple-blade coated range to its FSC portfolio, as it cites an increase in demand for chain of custody certified products.

Arctic Paper upgrades FSC-certified Amber Preprint

Arctic Paper is introducing an upgraded Amber Preprint with a higher whiteness and opacity to the European market as of 1 May.

Recycled paper sector sees injury rates fall by a tenth

Injuries in the recycled paper industry fell by 11% in 2007, thanks to an emphasis on health and safety from members of the Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) Recovered Paper Sector.

EU reveals chemical charges linked to new REACH requirements

The EU has outlined details of the charges tied with the evaluation and authorisation of chemicals under new REACH registration procedures, which may affect many UK-based printing firms.

Waste reduction campaigner WRAP appoints new chairman

WRAP, the body that campaigns for a reduction in packaging waste, has appointed Peter Stone as its new chairman.

ENDS launches environmental guide to carbon offsets

Environmental publisher ENDS has launched its guide to carbon offsets, designed to give readers an understanding of the offsetting process and to advise purchasers about which providers are the...

Pindar Graphics forms dedicated environmental team

Pindar Graphics has formed an environmental group in a push to drive its five-year 'Respect the Planet' strategy.

Oc announces details of major carbon-offsetting scheme

Oc has unveiled further details of its Carbon Positive Plus+ initiative at the Inogen World View Conference in London yesterday (16 April).

Scientists develop sensor to tackle biofouling

Paper manufacturers producing recycled paper may soon have a new weapon against the scourge of biofouling.