Environment

The Environment Report
It's no surprise that, aside from the most committed eco print warriors, the environment has slipped down many people's agenda as a result of the economic downturn.

Giving power to the people
The government wants firms to cut costs and their environmental impact by generating their own power, but is it a viable option? Jon Severs investigates

Micro-advances mark way ahead
Evolution - not revolution - is the watchword for further green developments in print, argues Simon Creasey

Focusing on your footprint
Some printers have already set about reducing carbon emissions, but legislation will now make it compulsory for those that have yet to. Philip Chadwick investigates

Closing the loop
Printers are going to need to cut their carbon output as clients' demands for greener print increase, says Noli Dinkovski
Know your regulation
Catherine Wilson and Jamie Kunz, of ENDS Legal Compliance Manager, highlight some of the forthcoming legislation deadlines that printers need to familiarise themselves with
Top green tips
PrintWeek readers reveal their best bits of advice for improving your environmental profile

Gmund introduces eco logo
Gmund has launched an eco certification logo that it said could help customers prove their products are of a high environmental standard.

Brown reveals plans for paperless society within four years
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced plans to create a paperless society by delivering job centre, passport, driving licence and benefit administration online over the next four years.

UPM says biofuel presents 'huge opportunity' for group's future
UPM's general manager Will Oldham has described the company as "lean and fit" for the future, and highlighted the "huge opportunity" that biomass presents for the industry.