The Alliance outlines that ‘Green’ is concerned with environmental impact and is inter-connected with lean manufacturing, both of which can deliver cost savings and business growth opportunities. PrintCity continues that its members have been working since 2009 on a new Carbon Footprint & Energy Efficiency study, which will be published later this year.

PrintCity also says that focused on the theme ‘carbon & energy reduction for the graphic industry value chain’, its members work will help provide clarity of understanding on this complex subject with information on strategies, techniques and technologies to help improve the overall cost and environmental performance of printers, publishers, brand owners and other print users.

The Alliance continues, “Utllising best practice knowledge from PrintCity Alliance members and many external partner organisations, our new 2010 study will help guide publishers, printers and packagers forward to apply best practice.

“We are dedicated to a sustainable future for the printing, packaging and publishing industry worldwide. We care about wise energy usage, avoiding impact on the environment and working for long-term sustainability.”

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