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Information Type website
Reference/Link http://www.alocalprinter.com/uk/recycled-paper/
Brief Summary

Some facts about recycled paper
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Information Type website
Reference/Link http://www.bplightbrigade.com/uniform/inks/ink_facts.php
Brief Summary

Some facts about environmental impacts of solvent inks and the printing industry.
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Information Type Eco Friendly Graphics and Printing Information Website
Reference/Link http://www.lovelyasatree.com/
Brief Summary

"Welcome to Lovely as a Tree, the website that tells you everything you need to know to be a more environmentally aware graphic designer.
We give you the low down on how your choices of design, paper and print impact upon the environment.
We list the steps you can take to reduce your design footprint, we take you through the process of choosing a recycled or more sustainably sourced paper, and we show you what to look for when choosing a greener printer.
You’ll also find lists of the UK’s most environmentally friendly papers and printers, web links to help make your office green, and case studies to inspire you.'
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Eco Friendly Printing Companies

An internet search using keywords such as 'Eco Printing' or similar should yeild a good range of 'environmentally friendly' printers to choose from. Eco Printing credentials include: compliance with industry certification such as ISO 14001, recycled or FSC certified paper usage, recycling or energy use policies and other such measures. Here are a few examples:

 

Information Type Eco Printing Company
Reference/Link http://www.azimuthprint.co.uk/eco-friendly-printing.php
Brief Summary UK Printing company using FSC certified materials and 'environmentally friendly' working practices
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Information Type Eco Printing Company
Brief Summary "Online printer offering some of the best prices in the UK on printing using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified papers. All printing is done within their premises in Shropshire UK”
Entered By Damon Trasatti
Date Entered 12.06.10

 

Information Type Eco Printing Company
Reference/Link http://www.ecoprint.org.uk/EPSflash.swf
Brief Summary UK Printing company using Vegetable based inks and recycled materials etc
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Information Type Eco Printing Company
Reference/Link http://www.alocalprinter.com/uk/prices/
Brief Summary

"We have achieved FSC - Forest Stewardship Council - Chain of Custody and also ISO14001 environmental certification, a first for online eco friendly printing in the uk

All products are printed using vegetable oil based ink on your choice of FSC Certified or 100% recycled papers and boards."
Date Entered 02.02.10

 

Information Type Paper free printing company
Reference/Link http://www.lockstockprint.com/paperfree/facts.htm
Brief Summary

Company producing online brochures, flyers etc
Date Entered 02.02.10