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  1. Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for managing substrate loss to help define and measure progress towards goals
  2. Recycle CDs by passing them on to specialists, who can reprocess and sell on the clean plastic for reuse
  3. Avoid soaking rags in solvents and use sparingly. Use pre-treated solvent wipes where you can
  4. If excessively packaged products are received, contact the supplier to discuss any concerns. Large-volume printers can talk to suppliers about returnable packaging
  5. Review the policy on overs. How much waste is planned into the job? Are office copies really necessary? What is the policy on good overs: are they scrapped, stocked or given away?
  6. Switch off machines when they are not in use for long periods, and remember – standby mode still uses energy
  7. Keep an eye on heat controls. Poor maintenance can lead to wasted energy. Most papers can be stored at 12C, saving energy costs on heated store rooms
  8. While you may not be able to reuse waste in your business, it may be useful to others. Make use of a waste exchange scheme to advertise your waste and make it available for others to use, either for sale or free collection
  9. Get hold of a free copy of The Digital Printing Good Practice Guide, a comprehensive study of resource efficiency from Envirowise.
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