Environmental

MP praises S&G's environmental efforts

Magazine and commercial printer Stephens & George Print Group (S&G) received a visit from an MP last week to discuss the company's environmental policy.

Grycksbo Paper installs 11m biomass boiler

Swedish paper manufacturer Grycksbo Paper has bought a biomass boiler in a multi-million pound investment to boost its environmental credentials.

CBS trials recycled vinyl alternative for greener bus ads

CBS Outdoor, which holds bus and rail advertising contracts across the UK, is considering replacing vinyl posters on buses with an environmentally friendly alternative, as part of a push to improve...

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.

Worms chew through 40 tonnes of Clays waste

Clays, the book printing division of St Ives, has diverted 40 tonnes of paper dust from going to landfill each year by sending one of its largest bi-products to a worm farm in Norfolk.

Polestar steps closer to FSC certification across all sites

Polestar Colchester has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, with Polestar's Varnicoat site also set to secure the green standard in the coming weeks.

Finnish forests geared for FSC accreditation

A draft standard for the management of Finnish forests is being circulated in the latest move to introduce Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications in the country.

J&G Environmental seals Trinity Mirror waste management contract

J&G Environmental has been awarded a three-year waste management contract by Trinity Mirror, a deal covering the publisher's nine sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

C&R Printing Services awarded ISO 14001 environmental standard

C&R Printing Services has boosted its green credentials after securing the ISO 14001 environmental standard.

Enigin offers green energy makeover to print firms

Enigin has launched a new division using government environmental schemes and energy brokers to guarantee companies annual energy savings of between 30 and 40%.

Print industry at risk of REACH breach

The print industry risks operating illegally and having its supply chain cut off if it fails to ensure that the chemicals it uses comply with new European Union legislation called REACH.

Redlin Print takes first green steps with Screen PlateRite 6600S

Redlin Print has boosted its green credentials and more than doubled its plate output following the investment in a Screen PlateRite 6600S thermal platesetter.