Green Policy

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:

Paper Recycling

All paper waste, including printed offcuts is collected and recycled under a controlled waste agreement. All other ‘unprinted’ offcuts are re-deployed as pads and in-house notelets wherever possible. Additionally, all printed office papers are collected for recycling.

Waste Collection & Recyling

All other waste is collected and reprocessed accordingly under a controlled waste disposal agreements.

Ink Waste and Disposal

Through the use of plastic ink cartridges as opposed to traditional tins, wastage is totally eliminated and the sealed cartridges are disposed of environmentally, again through our disposal partners.

Toner Cartridges

All office toner cartridges are refurbished units which are recycled via collection from a local charity organisation.

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.

Company Vehicles

It is company policy that all cars deployed by adverset are hybrid or electic based in our efforts to continually reduce carbon emissions. As the infrastructure for electric charging improves, so does the practicality of maintaining a fully electric fleet of vehicles.