A Local Printer uses Carbon Capture material for many of our products, which translates in to money donated to Woodland Trust to plant trees. With our paper merchant partners the combined donations are now in excess of £800,000 which equates to rather a lot of trees. 260,000 to be precise!
Say hello to Ricoh – our new and very impressive digital press. And we can’t wait to introduce you to this all singing and dancing piece of kit. With our new Ricoh in residence our small order and digital printed products will be entering a new realm – not to mention all of the other possibilities that it brings.
We have been using recycled paper for our website products since 2006 and have seen a few changes to the material in those 10 years. For many of our customers printing on recycled paper is what led them to us in the first place, but there is still an element that has a fear that printing on recycled paper is going to be inferior. Allow me dispel that unfounded myth forthwith!
We here at A Local Printer are passionate about helping the environment and are proud to promote the use recycled paper across all our online printing services. However, we appreciate that not everyone is as aware of the benefits of environmentally friendly printing as we are; therefore we thought it would be a good idea to put together a brief Q & A. Hopefully, this will help all of our customers to make a more informed choice regarding their commercial printing or plain paper requirements.
If printing a brochure is coming in a bit too costly for your event or product catelogue why not consider a multiple page leaflet as an alternative? We have a comprehensive range of multi page leaflets available to order on our website in a range of different finished sizes.
Printed flyers for St Paul's Cathedral really showcase how fabulous printing on recycled board can be. These strong but muted colours are ideal for this flyer.
Incorporating Lifecycle Thinking into Your Packaging Printing
In today’s rapidly evolving market, custom packaging is no longer just about aesthetics and branding—it’s about responsibility, efficiency, and long-term impact. As businesses face mounting pressure from consumers, regulators, and environmental groups, incorporating lifecycle thinking into the production of custom packaging has become essential. This approach ensures that every stage of a package’s life—from raw material sourcing to disposal—is optimised for sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
Why Switching to Sustainable Packaging Matters — And How We Can Help
As environmental awareness grows, businesses and consumers alike are rethinking the materials they use daily. Packaging, once designed solely for protection and shelf appeal, is now under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Switching to sustainable packaging is no longer just a trend—it’s becoming a business imperative.
The Rising Need for Sustainable Packaging
Traditional packaging—especially single-use plastics and non-recyclable composites—has long contributed to environmental challenges, including landfill waste, ocean pollution, and carbon emissions. With tightening regulations and growing consumer demand for greener alternatives, companies are being pushed to rethink their approach.
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A Local Printer uses Carbon Capture material for many of our products, which translates in to money donated to Woodland Trust to plant trees. With our paper merchant partners the combined donations are now in excess of £800,000 which equates to rather a lot of trees. 260,000 to be precise!
Say hello to Ricoh – our new and very impressive digital press. And we can’t wait to introduce you to this all singing and dancing piece of kit. With our new Ricoh in residence our small order and digital printed products will be entering a new realm – not to mention all of the other possibilities that it brings.
We have been using recycled paper for our website products since 2006 and have seen a few changes to the material in those 10 years. For many of our customers printing on recycled paper is what led them to us in the first place, but there is still an element that has a fear that printing on recycled paper is going to be inferior. Allow me dispel that unfounded myth forthwith!
