Biomass energy and the reduction of greenhouse gasses in paper making
The paper industry in Europe is the largest user of biomass energy and a new project between RWE npower renewables and papermaker Tullis Russell is further evidence of the industries commitment to low energy paper making.

05/11/2009

Evolution in the bindery helping to reduce paper waste
Products in all industries evolve. Usually the requirement for change is driven by the need to be different or more effective. However sometimes there are unknown benefits of product evolution that were not part of the original brief. In the case of the print finishing industry, continuing R&D has seen a benefit to the environment.
submitted by: Peter Jolly  29/10/2009

Implementing a closed loop system for office paper
By implementing the yoyo papers and recycling service, this university has introduced a closed-loop recycling service, reduced the amount of paper which may have gone to landfill and increased recycling rates.
submitted by: Veronica Heaven  12/10/2009

Boost in the use of certified fibre at Mondi
In 2008 Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper E&I made a huge effort to increase its share of paper with a forest certification (FSC and PEFC). FSC Forest Stewardship council PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification All measures starting from pulp purchasing, over IT implementations to marketing have been taken in 2008 in order to increase the share of paper with a forest certification from Q4 2008 onwards. With the capacity gain Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper can offer double the amount of certified paper in 2009 compared to 2008. Adding this up with the existing amount of certified office paper this means that Mondi UFP will be able to sell approximately 50% of its production in Syktyvkar, Ruzomberok and Austria in 2009 as certified. We are proud that we achieved to bring our strong efforts in sustainable forestry also on a product level giving the customer the certainty to buy a sustainable product.
submitted by: Andreas Feichtinger  07/09/2009

Reducing the impact on water supplies from Mondi's South African Plantations
Mondi collaborated with University of Science to better understand the impact on water supplies by plantations. The outcome triggered the decision to remove commercial trees from riparian areas across all Mondi's South African plantations in order to minimise the impact on water supplies.
submitted by: Andreas Feichtinger  07/09/2009

Enhancement of biodiversity in Mondi's South African forests
Mondi takes biodiversity in its South African forests very seriously and has undertaken measures together with Government and NGOs to preserve biodiversity in the its forests.

submitted by: Andreas Feichtinger  07/09/2009

Using an energy audit to reveal significant cost savings. A study by Sun Chemical
Carbon management and energy efficiency are becoming an increasingly key element in the management of financial, environmental and corporate responsibility programmes for the graphic arts industry. Sun Chemical's consulting division help companies develop an energy efficiency strategy which includes carbon management.
submitted by: Bertrand Lousteau  05/08/2009

Examining the sustainability of the Printing sector. A report by the Print City Alliance.
The PrintCity Alliance recently produced a 24-page special report titled 'Sustainability, Energy & Environment' which is available free of charge at its Internet shop: www.printcity.de/shop.
submitted by: Bertrand Lousteau  05/08/2009

Measuring the Carbon Footprint of a single magazine using the Bilan Carbon Method. A study by Sun Chemical
In the current economic climate, businesses are being forced to re-examine themselves in order to boost efficiency and achieve crucial cost savings. Also, environmental sustainability is increasingly relevant to the graphic arts industry. In fact, we owe it to the environment to play an active role in reducing the impact of our business on the communities in which we live and work.
submitted by: Bertrand Lousteau  05/08/2009

Closing the Loop. An initiative by Banner Business Services.
HM Revenue and Customs securely recycles 12,000 tonnes of waste confidential papers. A secure national solution delivering peace of mind and a significant improvement on the volume of waste paper recycled
submitted by: Chris Gaughan  27/05/2009