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Pre-press is one of the areas of greatest change in the printing industry, and to the benefit of the environment. The adoption of computer to plate technology (CTP) has reduced chemical consumption, film usage and the related impacts of their manufacture and disposal. Further opportunities for reducing environmental impact lie in the hands of pre-press …

The magic circle – print, paper and recycling – Part 5 Better than ever Tullis Russell Papermakers agree that there is still a strong call for recycleds, but that print buyers are looking for top quality grades. “The demands of the print, design and publishing markets continue to evolve and the clear message we are …

The magic circle – print, paper and recycling – Part 4 Natural landscape Recycled’s also come in a range of colours and textures. The Cairn range, for instance, from speciality recycled paper merchant paperback has some interesting alternatives for those looking for a natural recycled. Made with 100% recycled fibre, the range includes a number …

The magic circle – print, paper and recycling – Part 3 Whiter than white There are plenty of companies that specify recycled papers because they want an earthy, natural look and feel. There are also many corporates who want to show their support for the environment, but insist on a clean white paper. The latest …

The magic circle – print, paper and recycling – Part 2 The yoyo effect Recycling closes the loop. The morning newspaper that you read today can be recycled tonight, and by tomorrow could be in a deinking facility being made ready for reuse as new paper. In a short while, the newspaper that you are …

Welcome to part two of our ‘How to design for print blog’ click here for part one- covering some more areas that graphics designers should be aware of. Please be aware that this blog is directed at design for digital printing, and whilst litho (offset) print has similar requirements there are some fundamental differences, so …

The magic circle – print, paper and recycling – Part 1 Paper is one of the most environmentally friendly products in the world. The advantages of using recycled products are genuinely world saving. Although it is fair to say that nowadays the vast majority of virgin paper that is produced is done so with care …

Every year 1.5 billion seedlings are planted in the US for the paper making industry, that’s an average of 4 million planted every day. More than 5 new trees are planted each year for every person in the US and millions more grow naturally from seeds and sprouts. There are more trees in America now …