BE AS GREEN AS YOU CAN...

As a DESIGN and PRINT consultancy we do take the environment as a serious issue. The use of paper and inks can be harmful...here are some helpful points to work in a more environmentally substainable way.

A FEW HELPFULL TIPS

Does your project need to be this size or can it be smaller?
A reduced format could save paper, ink, water and transportation.

Can you use a lighter/thinner paper for your job?
Avoid using heavier paper than is necessary.

Do you really need that many?

The most waste and cost effective formats are A sizes.
All materials and printing presses are based around these.

Remember to proof the design extremely carefully.
This reduces the risk of having to re-print the same job.

Use more white space, not only stylish but this also results in less ink.

The most environmentally friendly method of binding is wire stitching.
The wire stitching can be easily removed during the recycling process...glue is bad news!

Try to avoid laminating prints.
This renders a product as unrecyclable and un-biodegradable.

Use Litho printing rather than Screen printing.
Screen printing emits more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) than litho inks as they need to be more liquid resulting in a higher level of solvents.

PLEASE RECYCLE ANY LEFT OVER PRINTS

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