When you see this logo you can be sure that it has been produced in a supply chain where the following standards apply as a minimum requirement:
- ISO 14001 certified printer
- paper must contain at least 50% recycled fibre content
- papers with virgin fibre content must have FSC or PEFC certification
- all process inks used are vegetable oil based
- any gloss, semitone or matt laminates used must be biodegradable and home compostable
- if an item is laminated on both sides there should be clear printed instructions to compost instead of recycle after use
- polywraps for mailing outers should be as thin as possible and can be biodegradable if appropriate*
- the entire life cycle of the printed item has undergone carbon footprint analysis and a payment has been made to offset the associated CO2 emissions
- rigorous, innovative and genuine environmental protection schemes are in place within the supply chain. Click here for further details about what kind of measures have been implemented by the approved Responsible Print® printers
- every quote and invoice carry details of the CO2 emissions associated with the project, giving you unparalleled accountability and ability to assess the impact of your print
As a Responsible Print® user you also have access to a hotline giving free and independent advice regarding the environmental impact of print and design projects, helping you make the intelligent choice and reduce your impact immediately.
CSR and Sustainability reporting - and the bottom line
Certificates which can be issued annually, or at an interim period, showing how much CO2 has been offset in relation to your print and crucially - how much CO2 you have saved+ by opting for Responsible Print®.
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* Adding biodegradable agents to plastics may in fact be counteractive to your ultimate aims, but it is a complex and difficult issue
+ Figures for used for comparison will be approximate industry averages based on findings by independent experts.
