The pressure is on to reduce your company's environmental impact. Choosing green printing is an easy step you can take right now.

In order to attract new customers, promote events or increase sales, most businesses will produce various printed pieces each year. If you are aware of your alternatives you can reduce your environmental footprint and raise your company's social responsibility and image.

Supporting eco friendly printing will make a significant difference in your printing activities, and let your customers know you care for the environment in which you are living.

Green printing is often similarly priced to traditional printing techniques, and as more and more organisations choose more eco-friendly options, the price of the products will come down with increased demand. Also, recycled paper is more cost-efficient to process as it requires less energy sources to bring out the high quality of the paper.

Going green with your printing needs

Choose a print supplier with clear green credentials. These may include:

• Use of a waterless press, which produces high quality print while using far less resources than traditional printing presses;
• Use of vegetable or soy based inks; and
• Use of card and paper stocks which are sustainable or 100% recycled.

Other things you can do to help

• Use public transport, walk or ride.
• Use hybrid cars or cars that use alternative fuels.
• Travel only with travel companies that have green policies.
• Offset your carbon emissions produced by the plane, boat or car where travel is essential.
• Reduce waste, compost food and recycle correctly.
• Buy products made from recycled materials.
• Use non-toxic cleaning products.
• Buy 100% accredited Green Power.
• Use a grey water tank .
• Ensure all equipment is turned off at the switch when not in use.
• Use a glass instead of bottled water.
• Buy fresh, local and in season organic food or food that is fair trade.
• Use minimum animal products.
• Use fish selected from sustainable fish supplies.
• Avoid use of plastic bags, and
• Encourage your family and friends to do the same!

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