Environment

EcoPrint to confer on sustainability issues in print industry
EcoPrint Europe 2012 is scheduled for September 26-27 in Berlin. Centralised around the theme 'are you ready', the event directs the question to the manufacturers and consumer brands whether the print...

Konica Minolta wins Green Apple Award
Konica Minolta has been awarded a Green Apple Award in recognition of its environmental project to improve customers' efficiency.

Heidelberg launches carbon neutral scheme for Speedmaster presses
Heidelberg has rolled out a carbon neutral certification option across its portfolio of Speedmaster presses.

Domtar expands Paper Because campaign
Montreal-based paper manufacturer Domtar this week expanded its Paper Because educational campaign with new videos for social media, YouTube and other online channel that tout responsible paper use as...

Moonpig to lose VAT relief under new legislation
Online greetings cards retailers such as Moonpig and Funky Pigeon will be hit by new legislation that will end tax exemption for companies operating from the Channel Islands.

De-inking inkjet in spotlight after European conferences
De-inking of inkjet print was in the spotlight last week as two separate European summits looked at inkjet's impact on the recycled waste stream.

Denmaur expands warehousing after successful year
Denmaur Papers has announced plans to expand its warehousing into larger facilities after a successful year.

PM unveils manufacturing support measures
A raft of measures intended to help SMEs grow, create jobs, export to new markets and secure finance has been announced by the Prime Minister, who said that the UK needed to "trade its way to growth...

Eco claims backed up with hard facts
Few UK printers have so far gained EMAS certification, but Mastercolour has found that it makes good business - as well as environmental - sense
International Paper announces environmental goals
International Paper has announced its plans to cuts its energy usage by 15% and its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.