Where available the inks used in offset printing are Pur-Bio soya based, formulated with soy and other vegetable oils. Pur-Bio is hydrocarbon solvent free.
Specific Minuteman Press supplier criteria are as follows:
We’ve taken the decision to refuse orders for plastic bags and disposable cups – in fact, we stopped printing plastic bags back in 2006. We believe that one day all printers will adopt this policy, as environmental awareness becomes ever more important and customers demand sustainable practices. For the same reason, we stopped issuing plastic boxes for business cards in 2010.
Where possible, Minuteman Press use their electric bicycle fleet for local Bristol deliveries (non-electric bicycle deliveries since 2008), in an effort to cut down carbon emissions, reduce pollution and improve air quality. Minuteman were multiple winners of the combined (North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North-East Somerset Big Commuting Challenge.
Peter Wise is responsible for environmental strategy at Minuteman Press. The environment and sustainability is of special interest to Peter’s background.
Peter Wise is responsible for environmental strategy at Minuteman Press. The environment and sustainability is of special interest to Peter’s background.
Minuteman Press recycle 93.4% of all waste generated. The target is 100% subject to the expansion of local authority facilities.
