FSC and PEFC the two leading non-profit organisations that are helping to sustainably manage the world's forests. Potts Print (UK) was one of the first companies in the UK to hold both accreditations.
The ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard helps organisations to minimize negative effects operations have on the environment, comply with applicable laws and to continually improve.
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Our waterless Presstek DI digital offset press prints cleaner, sharper images with less dot gain and greater consistency. It is also better for the environment.
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No alcohol in the presses means no alcohol down the drains. We run completely alcohol-free litho presses.
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Otherwise known at CTP (computer-to-plate), this technology uses a thermal process instead of chemicals to produce plates for print.
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Conventional inks are petroleum based and use alcohol based solvents, which emit harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) when they evaporate. We use vegetable based inks instead.
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Waste paper, board, plastic and glass is recycled from all departments. We also donate waste paper to local schools and arts organisations. Since 2011 we have recycled approximately 99% of the remaining waste every month, and are aiming for a target of 0% waste to landfill.
We encourage all staff to switch off lights, chargers, computers, printers and appliances when not in use. Recent investment in a fleet of new Apple iMac's in the prepress and creative departments, and converting our Windows PC infrastructure to a virtualisation solution using low power client 'thins', has reduced our energy usage. All machines are Energy Star rated.
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As well as using fuel efficient vehicles, Potts Print (UK) encourages its employees to share their vehicles wherever possible. The car share scheme is a simple idea that rewards groups of staff for using one car to travel to work, instead of one car each. Car shares are logged throughout the year, and at the end of each year the company divides an amount of money between all employees involved, plus a charity nominated by the group who log the most number of shares. This has become a popular way for all staff to contribute to CSR as well as the company's environmental aims.
Other initiatives currently being discussed include little things like getting rid of the plastic cups in the vending machines to big things like solar power and LED lighting. Details will be posted here as and when they happen.
