Environmental

Pureprint launches carbon-balancing service

Pureprint has launched a new service to offer its clients a way to balance the carbon emissions of the paper they use in their printed communications, using Carbon Balanced Paper.

Oppboga Bruk eyes UK growth as new hires free up MD

Swedish-headquartered paper mill Oppboga Bruk has recruited two new additions to its sales management team to enable its managing director to increase his focus on the growing UK market.

Stanbury Chameleon secures carbon balanced status

Stanbury Chameleon has become one of only 10 printers in the UK to be certified as 'carbon balanced' by World Land Trust (WLT).

Virus Waterbased to show sustainable inks at Fespa

Italian ink manufacturer Virus Waterbased is showcasing a “consolidated” line-up of its wet-on-wet (WOW) water-based inks at Fespa.

Hatch Print confirms official vegan accreditation

Hatch Print has become the first UK printer to receive official accreditation from the Vegetarian Society.

What printers can do to recycle waste

The UK is the world’s fifth largest manufacturer of printed products, and while there aren’t any statistics to indicate the level of overall material consumption in the industry, it is probably safe...

Eco-friendly glitter adds sparkle to 'pioneering 2018' for Windles

Windles has carried out "very successful" tests on a biodegradable glitter for use on its products, as part of an ongoing strategy to improve environmental performance.

Opal gets green stamp for carbon balancing

Opal Print has been certified as “carbon balanced” by the World Land Trust (WLT) as it endeavours to offset its emissions with donations to preserve rainforests around the world.

Macfarlane appoints new director and updates truck fleet

Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.

Premier Paper to stay green in plans for 2018

Premier Paper Group is wrapping up the year by looking to the future, both with its business and in mitigating the environmental impact of paper production for the next generation.

Packaging veteran launches consultancy firm

Former Müller head of packaging Haulwen Nicholas has launched a new consultancy to help packaging firms with environmental viability.

Foilco in green foiling first

Hot foil specialist Foilco has claimed to have become the first Zero2Landfill accredited foil supplier in the UK.