Environmental

Xerox calculates office print's green footprint

Xerox has launched what it claims is the first-ever "green" calculator, which can work out the environmental impact of a company's document systems.

Technart seals FSC and PEFC certification

Technart has secured Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification.

Green minds think alike

An increasingly influential green lobby, growing consumer awareness of environmental issues and an eco-obsessed media are some of the factors that have led to growing pressure on the printing industry...

Sprinters switches to Fuji Pro-T plates in environmental push

Sprinters London has overhauled its platesetter operation by switching to Fujifilm Brillia HD Pro-T plates in a bid to eliminate chemistry from its platemaking.

Taylor Bloxham triumphs in Leicester Green awards

Taylor Bloxham has been awarded the runner-up accolade in the business category at Leicester's Green Life awards.

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.

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>.

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...

Robert Horne unveils half recycled board

Robert Horne has announced the launch of Revive 50:50 one-sided board, an FSC-accredited mixed-source grade containing 50% recovered fibre and 50% virgin fibre.

ProCo awarded FSC and PEFC

Sheffield based commercial printer ProCo is the latest in a host of print companies to gain both FSC and PEFC accreditations.

API poised to launch bio lamination film

Macclesfield-based API Laminates is set to launch a laminate that will biodegrade in landfill.