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FTA announces Environmental Excellence Award winners
The Flexographic Technical Association has recognized two of its members in the 10th Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award competition Continue reading »
New business formed to buy post-consumer PLA
BioCor has announced its launch as a new venture in the business of buying, aggregating and processing post-consumer polylactic acid, the 100 percent plant-based bioplastic Continue reading »
EFI ink approved by Nordic Ecolabeling Board
EFI Vutek QS Series r ink has been approved by the Nordic Ecolabeling Board, and print companies may now refer to the ink when documenting their application for a Nordic Ecolabeling license Continue reading »
thelamco achieves SFI certification
thelamco, a provider of coating, laminating and slitting services, has achieved Sustainable Forestry Initiative program chain-of-custody certification Continue reading »
UPM Raflatac achieves ISO certification in Illinois facility
UPM Raflatac has received ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certification for its labelstock factory in Dixon, Illinois, USA Continue reading »
Two Sides challenges environmental claims of alternative media
Two Sides is actively challenging companies which use ‘greenwash’ to mislead consumers regarding the environmental benefits of alternative media Continue reading »
Xeikon uses renewable energy at manufacturing plant
Xeikon is now under contract with one of the primary energy suppliers in Belgium to use renewable energy in its toner manufacturing operations Continue reading »
Two Sides and BPIF launch recruitment initiative
Two Sides, the UK initiative to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper, has launched an initiative to attract more printers to its campaign Continue reading »
Screen launches ‘green’ CTP technology
Screen has launched a range of B1 thermal platesetters, PlateRite 8000N, that consumes less electricity and is compatible with chemistry-free plates Continue reading »
NewPage introduces bottle label paper with 10 percent PCW
NewPage Corporation has introduced EcoPoint Plus, a bottle label paper featuring 10 percent post-consumer waste recycled fiber Continue reading »
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Digital printing offers extended opportunities
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Dscoop panel highlights need for brand owner education
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Standards and education catalyze innovation
ISO will introduce six standards by 2012, clearly dealing with terms such as recycling, bio-degradation and energy recovery with regards to packaging. ... more >>
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