Environment
Packaging industry warns of potential impact of plain tobacco packaging
The head of a packaging lobby group has given evidence warning government that standardising tobacco packaging could increase the illicit tobacco trade in the UK.
The writing is on the wall for unsafe sign installations
It’s a situation so horrendous it hardly bears thinking about. Just over a year ago, a man was killed in Camden by a falling shop front hoarding. Without even taking into account the sizeable fines...
APP marks year anniversary of anti-deforestation commitment
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has published a report marking a year since it announced its intention to end all natural forest clearance in its supply chain through its Forest Conservation Policy (FCP).
Platinum Print poised to install Komori H-UV
Platinum Print has fulfilled its plan to increase production efficiencies by ordering a new Komori Lithrone S429 H-UV press.
Tullis Russell's £1m eco education project comes to fruition
Tullis Russell is rolling out the official educational launch for its new environmental centre this week.
First print management firm achieves ISO 12647-2 certification
UK firm Charterhouse has become the first print management company in the world to achieve the BPIF ISO 12647-2 colour quality management certification.
Graphic Measures International targets Europe
Packaging quality measurement agency Graphic Measures International (GMI) has opened a UK sales centre to widen its certification reach to European retailers and print managers.
Solar Inks launches Earthinks 'natural' flexo and screen inks
Solar Inks has launched a range of water-based flexographic and screen printing 'Earthinks' that replace up to 80% of the petroleum-based synthetics and mineral oils found in standard inks with...
BPIF and Prismm target labels waste with Zero to Landfill project
BPIF Labels and Prismm Environmental are rolling out an initiative to help label converters cut the amount of production waste being sent to landfill.
Max fine imposed on print firm for worker's life-changing injury
A Leicestershire-based print firm has been fined £20,000 after a member of staff suffered life-changing injuries when his head became trapped between the moving parts of a stacker.