Paper Finder Tool: printing with recycled paper
The Paper Finder Tool serves as a definitive reference point to help you discover the perfect sustainable recycled paper for your project. Discover 50 creative and recycled stocks available in the UK, and compare… Prices Colours Finishes Inclusions Smoothness And recycled content …all conveniently laid out on a single sheet, making it a handy addition …
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Recycled paper: a print designer’s guide
Recycled paper is an exciting world of creative possibilities, but many people are surprised to discover that recycled paper isn’t necessarily needed for a sustainable production. Recycled materials certainly bring environmental benefits. They typically require less water to produce, and have a smaller carbon footprint than virgin fibre (although this depends on the individual paper. …
Sustainable Print Design: book & free PDF download
Sustainable Print Design is the first comprehensive guide to the materials and processes which make up a sustainable print production. Available to purchase from magCulture as an 80pp, thread-sewn book printed on recycled paper, or download the free PDF below. Download the free PDF, or scroll to read more about the book. What’s inside the book? …
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Carbon neutral printing explained – and myths debunked
The carbon impact of a print production will depend on a range of factors, including the size and weight of the product, and the number of processes and materials involved. There are various ways in which this can be mitigated by making certain choices throughout the design and printing process. This article explains these choices, …
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Sustainable book printing: a publisher’s guide
Like any type of print, a simple book can be printed with very little environmental impact. Materials and processes can be selected and managed so that carbon emissions and plastic waste are eliminated, or greatly reduced. The purpose of this article is to help book publishers and designers understand these options so that they can …
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9 sustainably printed books, reviewed by Park
Independent publishers are well-known for taking a stance on sustainability, but today, mainstream publishers are also investing in sustainably printed books. The creators of these books have taken into consideration many different aspects of the production – from paper choice, to binding, to shipping distance, as well as their educational subject matter – in order …
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A guide to sustainable printing on a budget
Sustainable choices for a print production will often affect the cost of the finished product. Some features will save money; others will drive up costs significantly. The range of choices is wide-reaching, and decisions at each stage of the process – from paper choice and page size, to the binding, finishing, and transportation of your …
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Elephant poo & wildflower seeds: recycled paper at Frogmore Mill
Both the oldest and one of the most forward-thinking mills in the country, Frogmore Paper Mill is constantly innovating around sustainable paper production. Park spoke to Elena Lewendon, CEO of the historic mill, about the ways in which Frogmore is working to develop its pioneering, sustainably made papers. Frogmore has been recycling paper since 1895. …
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