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

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

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

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

Sustainable coding solutions and intelligent solvers that minimise environmental impacts will be showcased at Auspack 2009, according to organisers.

An increase in regulation and environmental legislation has made the current regulatory approach in Australia for energy, water and waste more expensive and unnecessarily complex for the packaging industry, according to a submission by the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) to the Government’s Productivity Commission.

As of the March 1, all Raleigh Paper’s Mohawk paper products including Superfine, Navajo, Options PC 100, Via, Ultrafelt, Mohawk Opaque and Strathmore are carbon neutral within the Mohawk production processes.

HP announced it has expanded its environmental sustainability efforts with HP Indigo digital presses to meet increased demand for solutions designed to reduce waste while enhancing productivity and profitability.

HP announced it has expanded its environmental sustainability efforts with HP Indigo digital presses to meet increased demand for solutions designed to reduce waste while enhancing productivity and profitability.

HP announced it has expanded its environmental sustainability efforts with HP Indigo digital presses to meet increased demand for solutions designed to reduce waste while enhancing productivity and profitability.

Wirakarya Sakti (WKS), a fibre supplier to Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has achieved sustainable forest management under the Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute (LEI) standard, which WKS claims makes it the owner of the largest certified plantation forest in Indonesia.

Wirakarya Sakti (WKS), a fibre supplier to Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has achieved sustainable forest management under the Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute (LEI) standard, which WKS claims makes it the owner of the largest certified plantation forest in Indonesia.

Fuji Xerox has released a carbon emission reduction plan, which the company says by 2020, will cut its CO2 emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels. The company is working on reducing emissions through research and development, procurement, production, logistics, end-user power consumption and recycling.

Fuji Xerox has released a carbon emission reduction plan, which the company says by 2020, will cut its CO2 emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels. The company is working on reducing emissions through research and development, procurement, production, logistics, end-user power consumption and recycling.

Fuji Xerox has released a carbon emission reduction plan, which the company says by 2020, will cut its CO2 emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels. The company is working on reducing emissions through research and development, procurement, production, logistics, end-user power consumption and recycling.

Stora Enso is included in the Global 100, a list of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world publicised at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month.

Stora Enso is included in the Global 100, a list of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world publicised at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month.

Stora Enso is included in the Global 100, a list of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world publicised at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month.

OPUS Print Group has made a strategic move into the offset market with the acquisition of two Canberra based print companies, CanPrint Communications (CanPrint) and Union Offset Printers (Union Offset). The group says the move extends its business into government printing – adding to its existing divisions of Short-Medium Run Book Printing and Out of Home Printing.

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?

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

One of IPMG’s award winning web offset printers, Hannanprint has attained chain of custody certification for it Sydney plant under both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The move makes all IPMG’s printing businesses ISO 14001 and chain of custody certified. achieves

Visy has appointed a new group environment and sustainability manager, Ros Dent replacing the group environment manager Nick Harford. Reporting to Tony Gray, director of sustainability at Visy, Dent will be responsible for the company’s internal management system as well as helping customers to achieve their goals.

With the introduction of the new Bioplastics Pavilion at Auspack 2009 visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations on what type of bio-based materials and products are available today to improve one’s carbon footprint.

Colorpak announces it has achieved ISO14001 certification and claims to be the first specialist folding cartons supplier in Australia to do so. The move follows the company’s chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC).

Sheet fed printer Craft Inprint Group says throughout 2008 it enhanced its environmental footprint in the industry. The printer says it is now fully compliant across all of its manufacturing sectors in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), as well as the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification.

Fuji Xerox says the relocation of its Brisbane office to South Brisbane, designed with advice from an accredited sustainability consultant, has affirmed the company’s commitment to environmental and social sustainability.

Wellington company Thames Publications recently obtained a gold enviromark accreditation, which it hopes will make government printing jobs more accessible. 

Ernie Orel, founder of pioneering environmental printer Finsbury Green, has passed away, in his native Slovenia.