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Environmental printers – Environmental Issues and Printing – Introduction

21st December 2009

Environmental issues are becoming more and more important in people eyes, as the effects of an increasing world population, its method of behaviour and in particular its industries, are becoming obvious.

This is affecting printers in two main ways: legislation is increasing – both in extent and strictness – and customers are considering environmental issues when deciding which printer to use, and what materials should be used in the job.

Gone are the days when a print firm can put what it likes down the drain, into the air or onto the local rubbish tip. Gone also are the days when it could annoy local residents with its noise or smell; the Environmental Protection Act of 1990, Local Authority Inspectors and representatives of the Water Authorities will see to that. Fines for transgressions are rocketing, and even imprisonment may face the persistent or deliberate offender.

Customer purchasing power has also started to play its part; increasingly would-be suppliers are being asked to provide company environmental statements or other formal evidence of their commitment to the environment.  Some customers are also becoming more knowledgeable about the environmental-friendliness of papers and boards, inks and glues. Many more are confused by the often conflicting stories they hear, or cannot differentiate between what is environmentally important or not. All of them will be looking to printers for information and advice, and the one who can provide it will stand a better chance of getting the custom.

To these two compulsive reasons for action should be added a third- the economic (as well as environmental) benefits to be gained by reducing the quantities of materials and energy used. Paper is generally the largest single slice of company’s costs and even a small reduction in waste can bring considerable bottom-line rewards.

While the printing industry in general is not a larger user of energy, in most firms it is often relatively easy to save some of it. In particular, firms employing flexo, gravure and heat-set web offset processes with their attendant dryers, will benefit from assessing their energy use carefully. The abatement devices necessary to prevent emissions of volatile organic compounds to the air, only now being fitted by some firms, will increase the use of energy, making it even more essential to use the right methods.

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For more information on printing and graphic design please see some of our recent blog articles;

• Newsletter Printing – Features Show Your Products & Services in Action
• Newsletter Printing – Guiding Readers to the Reply Card
• Newsletter Printing – Magnetise the Eyes with Pull Quotes
• Newsletter Printing – Subheads Net in Skimmers
• Kickers in your printed newsletter will Jump Start Headlines
• Headlines Bring Your Promotional Newsletter to Life
• Start With the Desired Response from your Promotional Newsletter
• Writing Newsletter Copy that Sings
• Let Your Subconscious Do the Writing – Newsletter Printing
• Sifting With a Promotional Screen – Newsletter Printing

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