Looking for an environmentally friendly solution for your print?
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact
Swallowtail Print is an ISO 14001 certified printer, and we understand the importance of reducing the impact of our work on the environment. Through a programme of responsible sourcing, conscious choices and improved processes, we are working to support sustainable practices, increase recycling and reduce our carbon footprint.
Carbon balanced paper
We offer carbon balanced paper through two widely recognised schemes set up by our paper merchants, at no extra cost to you. The cost of carbon used in making and transporting the paper is calculated and a payment is made on our behalf.
Three of the most popular grades we buy from Antalis UK – Claro, Novatech and Edixion uncoated – are carbon offset through the World Land Trust. This Suffolk-based charity uses the money to buy threatened forests in the tropics and preserve them.
The second scheme covers most of the papers we buy from Premier Papers UK and the carbon is offset through the Woodland Trust, who plant trees in a number of locations across the UK, which will soak up CO2 as they grow. Please have a look at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk for more details.
Ask about carbon offset paper when deciding on your next print run. Depending on which grade you pick, you can add a logo to your artwork to demonstrate your commitment to the environment.
FSC® certification
We have been awarded FSC certification, which gives you the option to request FSC approved papers for your print projects, and for us to print the FSC branding on your finished materials. Using the FSC logo on your printed materials gives assurance to your customers that your company is conscious of its environmental impact and reassures them that you are sourcing your paper sustainably.
The FSC stamp includes a batch code to prove that the item is genuinely FSC approved. It demonstrates a continued chain of custody, from forest to consumer, and guarantees that the paper has been produced from managed, sustainable sources.
We can advise you on FSC logo placement on your artwork. Just leave the appropriate space and we’ll place the correct FSC batch coded stamp in for you.
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Natural resources
We are actively minimising our consumption of natural resources and energy, through tighter control of stock and by eliminating unnecessary processes.
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Legislation
Swallowtail Print complies fully with all environmental legislation, and we strive to stay up to date with all new environmental legislation and requirements.
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Waste and recycling
We have improved our operating practices, to ensure we can recycle materials whenever possible. We also ensure all waste is captured and disposed of correctly.
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Materials
Many of our papers are carbon balanced with the World Land Trust. We actively encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials and can offer advice to help you select the best for your project.
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New products and processes
We invest in new technology and processes that demonstrate improved environmental impact performances.
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Reducing our energy consumption
We have selected equipment that is more energy efficient, and we’ve installed our own solar panels to help offset our energy use.