RECYCLING SCHEMES To put it simply, sustainability should now be regarded as a crucial part of print companies’ strategies. Get this wrong and you risk not only losing environmentally minded clients to competitors but also falling foul of changing rules and regulations as they are rolled out by the government. The good news for print service providers (PSPs) is that you do not have to break the bank to become more sustainable. While finances have previously halted some PSPs from making progress with sustainability, there are now many affordable and even free routes to go down to become more environmentally friendly. Recycling is one of the easiest options to consider when it comes to sustainability. Here, we speak with several manufacturers and suppliers to find out more about the recycling options they offer to PSPs and how integrating with these schemes can support everyone in the long run. Added-Value Service Beginning with specialist provider of recycling and waste management, J&G Environmental offers a range of services to the industry. The company says recycling offers an effective route to sustainability for print businesses, and no matter how large or small your operation may be, taking steps to improve such processes can have a significant impact. “Enhancing your environmental credentials will make you a more attractive prospect to customers who believe in print production and delivery in a planet-friendly manner,” J&G says, adding: “Furthermore, you can safeguard against possible regulatory challenges at a time when political discussions about sustainability have become more heated than ever. “At J&G Environmental, our waste management services offer expert collection, treatment, disposal and recycling services to our customers across the printing industry and related sectors.” J&G handles a number of waste streams from print including adhesives, blades, films, non-hazardous and flammable inks, ink tins, plastic packaging, solvents, UV wash, and UV wash ink. All of this can be collected by its drivers and delivered back to a specialist facility in Dorset for recycling. However, J&G’s services not only cover more traditional print waste, but also other As demand for more sustainable print continue to rise, Print Monthly looks at how taking advantage of recycling schemes offered by manufacturers and suppliers can help your business be more environmentally friendly CREATING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH RECYCLING SCHEMES 72 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2025 - Issue 354
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