Environment
EMAS accreditation has been gained. Find out more
At Cambrian Printers a genuine concern for reducing our environmental impact is at the core of what we do. In production this means printing using vegetable based inks (generally soya), running our presses alcohol free, and using chemical free plates. We are also continually striving to eliminate waste in every process. In 2010 alone we reduced our landfill waste by 25%.
Cambrian Printers operate an integrated system of processes covering environmental management, quality control, and Health and Safety procedures to promote a healthy and safe environment for both the community and stakeholders while producing high quality products.
For an overview of our environmental credentials and commitments please download our Environmental Information brochure.
Enviromental brochure
The system’s annual review along with Objectives and Targets, Policies and Statements are contained within our Integrated Review which is available for download.
EMAS approved statement
Responsible waste management:
• All hazardous waste is collected by a registered waste carrier in compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) and over 90% is recycled.
• All aluminium is recycled, from printing plates to drink cans.
• All paper waste from production is recycled; most office paper waste is recycled.
• Almost all paper waste is recycled, from pallet wrap to milk cartons.
• Most food waste goes into our onsite wormery.
Paper sourcing
• Cambrian Printers print on FSC accredited paper as standard – you don’t pay more for it. We are able to source a wide range of recycled sheets where required by our customers.
• If you are printing on our FSC house sheet and wish to promote the fact then click here to download FSC logos for inclusion into your publication. You will need to contact us to obtain a password for this page.
Product stewardship
To lessen environmental impacts of our products we:
• Aim to produce our customer’s products on responsibly sourced paper such as FSC/PEFC or paper with a recycled content, depending on the client’s preference.
• Manufacture from chemical free printing plates, by means of alcohol free printing presses which use vegetable based inks.
• Offer soft proofing and FTP unloading of files to reduce materials and resources.
• Produce all work in-house to diminish transport miles – as far as operational factors allow.
• Offer reduced packing options, all of which can be recycled.
• Recommend that at end of life all our products can be recycled and if the customer wishes.
• Add the appropriate logo to communicate with the end users reminding them of the recyclability of the product.
• Recycle all our waste but ONLY after making every effort to reduce or eliminate it.
• Carry out Duty of Care visits to all our major suppliers to assess their environmental practices.
• Commit to environmental best practice before, during and after production so that our customers can have justifiable faith in our green credentials.
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By operating in an integrated manner the environment becomes part and parcel of everyday working methods, enabling meaningful savings to be make and through joined up procedures and practices in sustainable printing. Training and awareness of all members of staff, coupled with strong systems and nationally recognised best practices maintain a “green printer” ethos. In order for an environmentally friendly printing company to be successful it is critical that its underlying culture is embedded in the customs of any organisation claiming green printer status. We view sustainable printing as a major part of our commercial strategy, ensuring green printing benefits the environment, our partners and future generations. Coupled with green printing we offer the option of a green paper – FSC approved substrates, along with other green paper, such as 100% recycled stock. Monitoring and evaluation together with the implementation of new policies are essential components to making significant business improvements facilitate truly sustainable printing. Through setting realistic targets and involving all stakeholders, strong environmental management makes good business sense. So, when you need a green printer who prints on green paper producing eco friendly products in a sustainable printing manner- there really is only one choice, Cambrian Printers.
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