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Revive - Our Favourite Paper for 100% Recycled Printing

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Many of our customers require 100% recycled for their printing needs and for some time now we have been using Revive Uncoated - a 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) Paper from Robert Horne Group. We have tried many such papers over the last few years and this sheet outperforms all the rest. […]

Correct Use of FSC Logo by Printers

Friday, December 7th, 2007

In order to use the FSC Logo, Printers must be certified with a valid Chain of Custody. A common misconception is that it is ok to label a job as “Printed on FSC Certified Paper”, without using the logo. In fact, this is not permissable without certification either.

Paper Recycling in the European Union Reaches Record Levels

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Newly published figures show that EU paper recycling has reached record levels. An astonishing 63.4% of paper was recycled in 2006 according to statistics released by the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC).
This means the European Union is on target to meet a commitment to recycle 66% of its paper by 2010, representing an uplift of nearly 10% from 2004 […]

Regency Gloss and Satin Paper

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

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If you are looking for a premium grade virgin fibre coated paper with impeccable environmental credentials this is the answer - Regency Satin and Gloss Art from Howard Smith Paper. These two grades are the first mainstream premium triple coated sheets in the UK to gain Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification.