The firm is one of a handful of printers to gain FSC certification, said managing director Gavin Knight.

"The big thing about the accreditation is the external audit," he said.

"Too many firms say they are environmentally friendly, which often is just paying lip-service but means nothing."

The award follows the purchase of a five-colour Komori 528. Essex-based Good News Press has also bought an Autobond laminator.