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Design and the Environment

The printing industry can be environmentally damaging and wasteful. Here is a list of printers that are trying to curb their impact on the environment

Abba Litho Sale

Has undertaken extensive environmental review and policy statement is available. Printing for The Body Shop for many years, also Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions and Friends of the Earth, so most paper printed on is recycled and chlorine free, and all inks Soya based.
The company uses and continues to develop environment friendly products, services, and methods of packaging and transportation, and encourages customers and suppliers to adopt a similar approach (for instance to use returnable packaging).
All waste recycled if possible (eg paper, rags, litho plates, film, chemicals, effluent, ink tins). Weekly independent environmental assessment. Has set itself further targets and is working towards ISO and EMAS standards.

Beacon Press

Printer experienced in use of recycled and chlorine free paper, with background knowledge and reputation for promoting environmental debate. Accredited to ISO14001 and EMAS.
First UK printing company to commercially adapt 'waterless' technology - avoiding isopropanol alcohol, one of the industry's major pollutants, and reducing water and paper waste. Chemical-free film processing eliminates harmful fix and developer. Developing vegetable-based inks. Environmental statement available.

RAP Ltd

Printer doing work for many charities. Refuses to print material that is racist, sexist, anti-union or pro-violence. Committed to the use of recycled papers, and to minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment. Efficient and thoughtful transport system.