Certification

Pensord first printer to achieve BPIF Seal of Business Excellence

The specialist magazine printer took the top accolade following a series of rigorous audits carried out by BPIF inspectors.

Colourwise moves in with its biggest client and installs a 10-colour SM 74

Sussex-based printer Colourwise claimed the move, along with a 500,000 investment in new equipment, will help it meet increased demand for its services.

Suffolk printer gains first South East fully carbon-balanced status

Commercial print firm Fuller Davies has attracted a "staggering amount" of clients by becoming south east England's first fully carbon-balanced printer.

APP 'illegal logging' claim investigated by Indonesian Ministry of Forestry

Pulp and paper producer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is awaiting an Indonesian Ministry of Forestry report following accusations of illegal logging by Greenpeace.

SCA and Mondi rated highly in latest WWF environmental index

SCA Containerboard and Mondi have emerged as the strongest companies to take part in the second WWF environmental paper company index.

Fespa puts sustainability at the heart of its educational programme for Fespa Digital

Fespa has said it will offer free advice to printers on sustainable production at this year's Fespa Digital exhibition.

Accreditations: Green blindness

Has the recession and proliferation of accredited firms led to the costs of eco-badges outweighing the benefits, asks <i>Helen Morris</i>

Park Communications secures green award for second year running

Park Communications has made it two from two after picking up the ' Green Business' award for the second year running at a ceremony sponsored by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Qualitec Group boosts environmental standing

Commercial printer Qualitec Group has boosted its eco-credentials after being awarded two accreditations.

Dorling Kindersley unveils 'green and clean' book series

Dorling Kindersley (DK) has unveiled a new line of books that it has claimed are produced in the most environmentally friendly fashion possible.

Polestar steps closer to FSC certification across all sites

Polestar Colchester has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, with Polestar's Varnicoat site also set to secure the green standard in the coming weeks.

C&R Printing Services awarded ISO 14001 environmental standard

C&R Printing Services has boosted its green credentials after securing the ISO 14001 environmental standard.