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World Sustainability Day: How green is your print partner?

90% of business owners admit that it’s important to act sustainably, yet two thirds of British businesses don’t have a sustainability strategy. With global temperatures rising and climate events increasingly common, eco-consciousness is more than just an empty buzzword. As World Sustainability Day approaches on 25th October, we explore what options are available to businesses that strive to maximise their positive impact on prospects – and the planet.

How long does it take promotional merchandise to decompose? Visual Print & Design investigates

How long does promotional merchandise take to decompose?

Despite governments sometimes rowing back on environmental commitments, more and more people are turning to sustainable alternatives to plastic to protect the environment. What’s more, it’s a great way to visibly demonstrate a willingness to embrace corporate social responsibility.

So, where do you start? Surprisingly, at the end.

How to make the graphic design process more sustainable

We know that we all must play our part in safeguarding our planet from the impact of climate change. With greenhouse gases at a 4.5 million-year high, it is an all-encompassing threat that will impact lives across the world. But what has that got to do with graphic design?

5 ways to make a difference this World Environment Day

On the 5th of June, millions of people around the world will be campaigning to #BeatPlasticPollution.For 2023, World Environment Day is wanting to remind people that plastic pollution matters and calls for global solutions to tackle it.

How to minimise the environmental impact of large format printing

As we learn more about what we all need to do – as individuals and businesses – to reach carbon zero by 2050, we are also fast becoming aware that we also need to reduce the environmental impact of our marketing. And that includes large-format print.

Sustainable packaging ideas for your brand

Compostable, bio-degradable and recyclable (and even plant-able!), there are so many different options out there that are making it easier for businesses to be sustainable and ethical inside and out.

The sustainability of print – Busting the myths

As the concern for sustainability in printing continues to grow – especially with the paper industry being one of the largest users of natural resources – so is the information surrounding it. That is why we want to help people better understand some common misconceptions about print. It’s time to bust some myths

Visual Print and Design vows to promote the sustainable story of print by joining Two Sides

We are excited to announce that we are now a commercial member of the Two Sides Campaign as part of our mission to promote the sustainability of print and paper.

Biodegradable or compostable – what is the difference?

With the world on the mission to become carbon neutral, it has never been so important for organisations to consider eco-friendly alternatives to their business practices as well as recognise there is a growing market of environmentally-conscious customers.

How to celebrate World Environment Day 2022

World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is celebrated annually on the 5th of June.

The international day encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment with millions of people across the world engaging to protect the planet.

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