The 25-year-old graphics and printing arm of the Aberdeen-based university used Litho Supplies to carry out the day-long conversion, which has eliminated the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within the print facility.

The 15-staff unit, which produces business cards, brochures and signage for the university's staff and students, runs four GTOs, a four-colour, a two-colour and a pair of single-colour presses, as well as a chemistry-free Presstek Dimension 200 platesetter.

The print facility had previously established a number of environmental projects, including reducing landfill and paper waste, and printing business papers on FSC-certified stock.

Bill Walker, print manager of the design and print consultancy at Robert Green University, told printweek.com that the changeover was "one of many" schemes to be undertaken by the university.

He added that following the move to FSC, "the next stage of our environmental strategy was to eliminate our use VOCs".

Walker called the process, which was completed by Litho Supplies pressroom specialist Stewart Dooey, "unbelievably straightforward" with the quality of print improving "almost immediately".

The university's print supervisor, Raymond Irvine, added that there had also been a "significant" reduction in ink usage.

The print unit, which is registered under the Department for Transport framework agreement to use recycled printing papers, has also established a steering group to promote further green initiatives.