Environment
At 4 print and Design we recognise the environmental concerns of printing production and take our responsibility very seriously.
The specific measures we have taken are described below:
- Using vegetable based printing inks which are volatile chemical free.
- Only using FSC or PEFC Accredited paper as standard.
- Recycling metal plates used for printing.
- Recycling all paper, card and plastic waste
- All plates are produced using the latest Computer to Plate technology. This process is entirely chemical and film free.
We purchase our stock from The Paper Company ltd. And all stock used that is featured on our litho and digital price lists are fsc or pefc certified. Recycled stock is also available on request.
FSC Certified Stock
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation that provides standard setting, trademark assurance and certification services for companies interested in responsible forestry.
PEFC Certified Stock
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
Using FSC and PEFC approved stock means that it is from forests that are managed to meet social, economical and ecological needs of present and future generations.
With FSC / PEFC approved paper you can be confidence that you are not contributing to the destruction of the world’s forests.