Paper Print Environment lists environmentally accredited print companies and paper grades that are FSC-certified, and is aimed at helping print buyers, designers and specifiers reduce their environmental impact.

Greenpeace and FoE print buyer David Shorto (pictured) said: “The website dispels myths and gives information about environmental issues. I try to persuade companies at every opportunity to use accredited printers.”

The online service is supported by FoE, Greenpeace, the BPIF, WWF and the Soil Association.

Paper listings on the website include information such as the country of origin of a particular grade, the firm that produces it and a fibre breakdown. It also contains contact details for the companies that produce the material.

Print companies listed on the site are all environmentally accredited. Shorto said: “It is not a list of companies that claim to be environmentally sound. Only companies that are accredited will be included.”

Firms featured on the website pay a fee to be included, but Shorto explained: “It is not just a passive listing, it is a promoting resource. All companies featured will gain value for money.”

The site also offers explanations of environmental accreditations including ISO 14001, EMAS, Greenmark, FSC and the BPIF’s environmental assessment scheme.

Shorto said he has also been approached by European members of his two organisations about producing a similar website for mainland Europe.

Visit: www.ppe.uk.net

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