Environment

Exotic Paper Company adds planter gifts to dung-based stock offerings

The Exotic Paper Company, best known for manufacturing "unusual" paper range Ellie Poo from elephant dung, has branched into eco-aware gifts.

UK businesses remain in the dark over WEEE regulations

Research has showed that a large percentage of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK remain unaware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, which have implications...

Ipswich printer Healeys installs carbon footprint tool in ISO 14001 push

Healeys Printers has installed accounting-based carbon emissions software to help improve its environmental impact.

Reel Paper takes on new FSC stock for 2008

PaperCo's specialist division Reel Paper has introduced G-Print Matt, an FSC-approved matt coated paper from Grycksbo Paper into its catalogue for 2008.

CEPI applauds EC support for low-carbon goals

The European Commission (EC) has adopted a 19-point plan to meet the challenges facing forest-based industries, in a move welcomed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CEPI).

Board Envelopes to sport FSC logo

Board Envelopes has secured the Forestry Stewardship Council's (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.

Research shows low awareness of FSC badge on paper products

Despite a surge in uptake of Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) -accredited paper stocks, public awareness of paper products bearing the badge is just 9%, according to FSC-commissioned research.

Print industry recognised in top 100 green companies

The global printing industry is well represented in a list of the top 100 most sustainable companies, compiled by Canadian-based <i>Corporate Knights</i>.

Trident guns for ISO 14001 with Pro-T move

Trident Printing has made a push for ISO 14001 after securing FSC and PEFC certification at the end of last year.

Defra slashes Wrap budget by 30%

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap), the body charged with achieving the government's waste reduction targets, has had its budget slashed by 30% for England after the government confirmed...