Caring for and assisting the environment is high on the agenda at adverset. Every aspect of both production and administration is analysed regarding the impact on the environment and our push towards co2 reduction. We are dedicated to continual improvements in our approach to minimising waste, encouraging recycling and improving our carbon footprint. The following systems and procedures are in place:
Responsible Waste Management
Material Recycling: All signage waste, including printed offcuts, is meticulously collected, sorted into substrate types and recycled through controlled waste agreements. Unprinted offcuts are repurposed whenever possible.
Waste Collection & Recycling: All other waste is collected and reprocessed accordingly under a controlled waste disposal agreement.
Ink Waste and Disposal: All ink cartridges are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Toner Cartridges
All office toner cartridges are refurbished units which are recycled via collection from a local charity organisation.
Sustainable Printing Practices
Environmentally Friendly Inks: Wherever the type of product allows it, on roll fed printed work we use Latex ink technology.
HP Latex Wide Format Printing: Transitioning to Latex printing is reducing our reliance on solvent-based inks. This isn’t just a better choice for the environment, but also promotes safety and reduces odours in public spaces. Latex ink is made up of 70% water, making it a greener option than traditional solvent-based ink. It helps us to meet our sustainability initiative.
FSC Accreditation: We partner with FSC-accredited paper merchants to ensure that our paper products come from responsibly managed forests. So all poster products are printed using FSC-accredited substrates.
Eco-friendly substrates: Wherever practical, we are driving towards eco-friendly printable materials. Most products now offer an eco-friendly alternative. A typical example would be our eco-friendly banner range.
We can supply a ‘Duty of Care’ document issued by our supplier on request. The document covers Product Stewardship, WWF Forest and Trade Network, Climate Change, Carbon Footprint data gathering, Supply Chain Support, Environmental Management, Social Responsibility, and more.
Packaging re-use Policy
Re-using existing packaging: All supplier packaging is sorted, stored and re-used to pack our outgoing despatches for signage, display and printed products.
New packaging avoidance: By re-using supplier consumables packaging to pack our own goods, we largely avoid the need to purchase new packaging, thus providing a responsible, sustainable internal recycling solution.
Processless Plates
Our Heidelberg Suprasetter computer to plate system produces printing plates without a chemical process, totally eliminating the use of chemicals and the subsequent waste. The plates are developed using water only – staff therefore also benefit from a totally clean environment.
Printing Plate Recycling
All plates are collected, the aluminium from which is subsequently recycled under a controlled waste agreement.
Vegetable Based Inks
All adverset printed products are produced using vegetable based inks (as opposed to solvent based), wherever possible. Quality of image is not compromised. The plastic ink cartridges are collected and recycled wherever possible.
FSC Accreditation
The Forestry Stewardship Council promotes ‘product stewardship’, the concept being that a company adopting their credentials is capable of tracking the ingredients in paper (or other pulpable items) back to a sustainable source.
The Forestry Stewardship Council is an international organization bringing people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world’s forests.
adverset’s policy insists that we have a sole provider agreement with a paper merchant who’s main line products are FSC accredited. Thus, our ‘house’ papers, covering most of our main lines are all FSC accredited.
A ‘Duty of Care’ document issued by our supplier is available on request. The document covers Product Stewardship, WWF Forest and Trade Network, Climate Change, Carbon Footprint data gathering, Supply Chain Support, Environmental Management, Social Responsibility etc.
In order to fully cement our commitment to the concept of ‘chain of custody’, we are currently entering into an official FSC accredition programme.
HP Latex Wide Format Printing
We are gradually transposing our display department printing policy onto Latex (aqueous based ink) printing and away from solvent-based inks. Our first Latex printer was purchased in 2015 with this in mind. This also means that all our wallpapers are now printed with Latex technology and are odourless and safe in public areas.
Energy/Carbon Watch
Power usage is carefully monitored throughout the premises and is a major consideration when purchasing new production equipment, along with Co2 emission levels towards which there is a dedicated push towards a manageable reduction.
Our chosen provider ensures that we only purchase 100% renewable electricity.
Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction
Monitoring Energy Usage: We closely monitor our power consumption and prioritise energy-efficient equipment to reduce CO2 emissions. Our chosen electricity provider also ensures we exclusively use 100% renewable electricity.
Sustainable Transport
Green Fleet: All company vehicles at Adverset Display will be either hybrid or electric by 2025, reflecting our commitment to reducing carbon emissions. As electric charging infrastructure improves, we aim to transition to a fully electric fleet.
Get in touch to find out more
If you have any questions about our Sustainability Policy or any of our individual products, please contact our friendly customer service team who will be delighted to help.
Call 01723 447 003 or send an email to [email protected].