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  • Replacing the old with the new

    Replacing old printers with new devices can save 30% less electricity than a device from three years ago, says Adam Seabrook, operations manager at First Choice Business Systems. “Look at the printing equipment you have and think about whether it provides you with the most environmentally friendly option...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 01-20-2010

  • Common sense for common goal

    Reduce electricity consumption by almost 30% with a series of small, common sense steps, says Warren Board operations director David Whitaker. “Before investing in new plant or equipment, gain the commitment of your staff to the principles of reduction, recycling and re-use. Encourage their ideas and...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 01-06-2010

  • Try some number crunching

    Grant Lush, head of marketing and client services at OTM, says it pays, both financially and environmentally, do to some number crunching. At home, we know it's best practice to switch off lights when we leave the room, to change to energy-saving bulbs and not to leave the TV on standby. At work...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 11-11-2009

  • Making the environment personal

    Make it personal and set environmental standards based on usage levels per person, says Mark Gough, Reed Elsevier global environmental manager. "To achieve reductions, employees need to engage in the process. We have launched environmental standards that are based on usage levels per person to help...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 09-30-2009

  • It's all about image

    Install a chlorine system and cut energy usage from 65kw an hour to just 3kw an hour, says Steve Horne, sales director at Kocher+Beck UK. "After imaging a die plate, it has to be chemically etched prior to the final precision CNC milling, cutting, surface grinding, quality checks and packing. "Whilst...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 08-26-2009

  • Switch on and switch off

    Océ (UK) saved itself £1,000 in gas and electricity bills by increasing its energy efficiency, says Oce’s site services manager Malcolm Parker. “The most useful thing a business can do is raise awareness to employees and implement some simple processes. “Océ held a sustainability week to help raise the...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Print Week on 06-10-2009

  • Batch jobs together to cut energy usage

    Batch jobs together to reduce energy consumption, says Claire Lewins, commercial director at Redwood. "Understanding your customer’s business is vital and we attempt to learn as much as possible. We can then ensure we take an informed approach towards their forthcoming print requirements, as well...
    Posted to Environmental Tips (Weblog) by Chloe Setter on 04-01-2009
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