environment

Time to make your mark [environment]

2009-06-16T19:37:00+01:00

An alliance between PrintNZ and the Enviro-MarkNZ certification programme is expected to significantly help members develop and implement a credible environmental management system (EMS) for the benefit of both their business and the planet alike

Closing the recycling loop [environment]

2009-05-29T19:09:00+01:00

There are a number of myths about recycling that are frequently mistaken for facts, particularly when it comes to paper, says Clare Taylor

Designing a future of sustainable prosperity [environment]

2009-05-27T17:24:00+01:00

The ability to create prosperity and sustain that prosperity into the future is not only the common goal of most businesses, but also the central theme of a new book by Dr Peter Ellyard, respected futurist, environmentalist, strategist and author. We spoke to Dr Ellyard as he prepared his keynote address for the upcoming PacPrint 09 Forums, to find out what he means by sustainable prosperity and how that relates to the graphic arts

Packaging for in-store success [environment]

2009-05-16T16:05:00+01:00

Substantial sales increases are often needed to achieve the required return on investment when changing packaging design. James Tupper questions how we can tell whether new customers will purchase the newly packaged product or that current purchasers will remain loyal?

China restarts green packaging laws [environment]

2009-04-23T15:24:00+01:00

China is attempting to get its moribund environmental packaging legislation back on track, Stuart Hoggard attempts to understand the forces at work

The last resort [environment]

2009-02-03T13:17:00+01:00

Carbon offsetting is a major tool in the fight against man-made climate change, yet it is much maligned with some people calling it a permit to pollute. So, what is carbon offsetting, and does it have a part to play in establishing a way for printers to be more environmentally friendly?

GMS launches new water wash out flexo plate [environment]

2009-02-03T12:45:00+01:00

Leading flexo supplies company GMS Pacific is set to make a splash with the launch of a new water wash out plate into Australia and New Zealand

Longbottom celebrates 25 years [environment]

2008-12-01T14:39:07+01:00

Longbottom Digital Paper is celebrating 25 years in business so we took the time to talk to founder, owner and managing director Colin Longbotto

The new Total difference [environment]

2008-11-29T14:27:43+01:00

Well known chemicals suppliers GSB and AIM Industrial are now Total Chemicals, with the print industry one of its key market sectors

Paper excitement [environment]

2008-11-23T14:01:41+01:00

Spicers says there is nothing more exciting than a blank piece of paper, which is one half of a relationship waiting to be completed

Pressroom chemicals explained [environment]

2008-11-17T17:46:00+01:00

Leading consumables supplier DS Chemport explains exactly how press chemistry works and how environmental concerns are impacting pressroom chemicals

Consumables [environment]

2008-11-13T16:12:00+01:00

Environmental decisions made in the pressroom can be key to the profitability of printing businesses, reports Wayne Robinson

Digital newspaper printing – a future application? [environment]

2008-11-07T13:55:08+01:00

Among the more interesting demonstrations at the recent drupa exhibition was the digital printing of newspapers, says Andrew Tribute

The Colour Guy grows its business [environment]

2008-11-07T13:33:59+01:00

Wellington-based commercial printer The Colour Guy is leveraging the power of digital print to grow its business with a new iGen3 digital production press from Fuji Xerox

News going green [environment]

2008-10-25T18:55:00+01:00

While companies will have to shoulder the initial costs of taking sustainable action within their business, Tony Wilkins, manager of environment and climate change at News Limited told the printing Industries CEO forum last month that pro-active printers will enjoy both marketing and cost advantages, reports Carlos Martinez

Roles and responsibilities [environment]

2008-10-23T17:42:00+01:00

The Australian federal government has outlined its stance on sustainability within the packaging industry, which states that all stakeholders of the packing lifecycle have an environmental responsibility. The government will await the mid-term review of the National Packaging Covenant before determining if robust government intervention is necessary. APP put questions to the federal environment ministerial department

Bright future in finishing [environment]

2008-10-15T18:06:20+01:00

No longer an afterthought, the finishing department has assumed its rightful position as a vital element in the printing industry constituency. New innovations, and the promise of more to come, have created an unprecedented interest in finishing

No guarantees for business as election looms closer [environment]

2008-10-09T12:49:02+01:00

PrintNZ considers how the concerns of the national business community, amid election uncertainty, reflect those of the printing industry

Green rollers coming [environment]

2008-09-15T19:36:00+01:00

Under the Loto-Tec trade name, Westland has recently begun to market a surface coating system that can be used to produce rollers with completely new properties

Environmentally aware – Elanders Malmö, Sweden [environment]

2008-09-13T18:37:00+01:00

One of the biggest printers in Sweden Elanders is pioneering a path of environmental awareness in cooperation with the city council, accreditation agencies, and a waste site in India, reports Verdigris

Sustaining Asia – what chance have we got? [environment]

2008-09-04T16:40:00+01:00

Outside of Japan. Korea and China how will sustainability impact on the Asian packaging business

Don’t forget the function [environment]

2008-08-29T16:28:00+01:00

While many packaging manufacturers are paying heed to consumer demand for sustainable packaging and are doing as much as current technology will allow, care must be taken not compromise the strength and functionality of a pack, according to Harry Lovell, emeritus professor at the University of Queensland

Amcor [environment]

2008-08-29T16:17:00+01:00

Amcor is one of the world's biggest packaging operators, and considers its environmental responsibilities carefully

Golden pills for lawyers [environment]

2008-08-29T16:09:15+01:00

Trust The Bulletin to get it right, and in only four words! “Golden pills for lawyers” – that was its comment when two south coast papers were sued for libel in 1884

Desktop power that was... [environment]

2008-08-24T15:51:24+01:00

Chris Heric recalls the pinnacle that once was desktop print production

Sustainability in NZ [environment]

2008-08-23T15:53:00+01:00

Bruce Craig examines the Kiwi development of sustainability

Sustainability and the NPC [environment]

2008-08-23T04:00:00+01:00

Success and pitfalls, the National Packaging Covenant has made significant progress but there are still hurdles to be overcome

PCA slams legislative approach [environment]

2008-08-16T15:23:00+01:00

Stakeholders opting for legislation as the main instrument to drive improved environmental performance in the packaging sector are concentrating on the issues that are easy to regulate rather than those that matter most, according to a PCA new report

Sustainable packaging [environment]

2008-08-16T15:03:00+01:00

As the whole world moves steadily towards an era of environmental focus, the packaging industry recognises it has a role to play. But is it moving in the right direction?

Paper and sustainability [environment]

2008-08-15T19:41:00+01:00

With the paper and print industry under continued fire from ill-informed environmentalists and politicians APIA’s Tony Wood puts the case for paper as a strong contributor to a sustainable future