Smith & McLaurin claim environmental first

Smith & McLaurin is claiming to be the first self-adhesive laminator to gain dual chain of custody certification under the FSC and PEFC schemes, which ensure that paper-based products are produced from sustainable and well managed sources.

‘Like all environmentally responsible companies, we have already made significant changes to our operations in order to play our part in protecting the environment,’ says Craig Monks, sales & marketing director. ‘We have already removed more than 60 percent of our waste away from landfill, stopped producing any solvent adhesives and worked closely with our local Environmental agency.’

Following three years of planning and research into environmentally friendly materials, Smith & McLaurin launched its AdaptEco range early this year. Gaining FSC/PEFC dual certification is a vital part of that programme.

This follows the introduction in 2005 of a range of products including PLA and 100 percent recycled papers, and the company has now added a new adhesive, EP7000, based on 75 percent sustainable crops.