At Lamport Gilbert we believe we have a responsibility to protect the environment while continuing to supply the high levels of customer satisfaction that have become synonymous with our name.
As a print supplier to the marketing industry, major charities and Associations we have made huge investments to give our clients superb quality while reducing the effect we have on the environment.
· The use of Vegetable-based inks, reducing the chemicals used in the manufacture of these and reducing the amount of chemicals needed to clean the presses.
· Reducing the amounts of Isopropyl Alcohols (IPA’S) we use by 50%.
· Using papers from Forestry Stewardship Council approved suppliers, and Programme for Endorsement Forestry Certification (PEFC) both programmes are Government backed to ensure paper are sourced from sustainable forests. See http://http://www.whyfsc.com/
· Reduction in land fill waste by 62%, reduction of energy consumption and reductions in water usage have all been achieved and we continually look to go further in all these areas.
· Increase by 51% of all materials that are recycled.
· Us e of Cello-Green a new Laminate that is bio-degradable in landfill.
· We work to ISO 1400 , an environmental standard awarded to limited numbers of printers in the UK so far. See http://www.british-accreditation.co.uk
What does this mean for our Customers?
· First and Foremost it means when you are asked about the environmental policy of your suppliers you can answer with confidence that you are using one of the leading printers in the country for its environmental policies.
· You can ask our staff to ensure you always get the most effective production methods and be assured you will get the best advice, because we have already learnt more about the ways to reduce our effect on the environment than many other similar companies.
· You can be sure the way we produce your material will enhance your reputation with your colleagues/customers and shareholders.
· Use of Cello-Green means for the first time a laminated item can be put to landfill with the knowledge it will bio-degrade.
· The use of some recycled papers can produce problems of quality; we are aware of these and can advise our customers of the best methods to avoid the majority of these.
To get the best advice go to http://www.lamportgilbert.co.uk/
