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FESPA Italia: digital and sustainable solutions
FESPA Italia President Nicola Posarelli on the continued spread of digital printing into new markets.
Closing the carbon borders with CBAM
Printers will need to be mindful of their future emissions and will need to stay compliant with new carbon levys in both the European Union and UK.
Unlocking knowledge with FESPA Nederland
We speak to Eduard Hoogendijk of FESPA Nederland on the benefits of networking and problem-solving as a trade association member.
Building the future: an insight into industrial printing in 2024
Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA, reviews the past year in industrial printing and makes his predictions for 2024.
The rise of DTF: ROQ and the Impress
Nelson Miranda, Marketing Specialist at ROQ, looks at the growth of direct to film (DTF) in the garment printing sector and beyond.
What is the future of AI?
What will artificial intelligence (AI) look like in 20 years’ time? There are two views: one positive and one deeply pessimistic.
After ISO 14001: Imageco and its journey to maximum sustainability
In January 2021, we spoke to Imageco Managing Director Nathan Swinson-Bullough about his company’s initial steps towards sustainability. Now, two years later, we determine how the firm’s journey in sustainability has progressed.
Greenwashing: sorting fact from fiction in environmental claims
Businesses that promise too much in terms of their environmental credentials could find themselves suffering reputational or even financial trouble.
The Waste Academy: lessons in printer sustainability
In the second of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to print industry sustainability, we see how their new Waste Academy is helping to spread essential knowledge among producers, suppliers and customers.
Responsible waste disposal: FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation scheme
In the first of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to sustainability, we see how their new Waste Accreditation scheme is already diverting tonnes of waste from landfill.
Bringing sustainability to self-adhesives
We speak to Steve Lister, Chair of the new Self-Adhesive Industry Sustainability Action Group, about how the plastics sector is coming together for a vital cause.
An essential guide to calculating carbon emissions
Robyn Newberry and Freddie Ward from CarbonQuota discuss the company’s ‘plug and play’, print-sector-specific Essentials carbon calculator.
Optimising energy efficiency: the potential benefits of voltage optimisation in business
FESPA’s Associations and Technical Lead, Graeme Richardson-Locke, discusses the advantages of voltage optimisation for businesses looking to reduce energy consumption and operational costs, as well as offering a more sustainable approach to business operations.
Navigating the complexities of deinking for sustainable printing and recycling
Graeme Richardson-Locke, Head of Associations and Technical Lead at FESPA, discusses deinking.
Ahead of the game: award-winning sports museum printeriors
Troy Cavanagh at ImageBox Group describes the firm’s award-winning refurbishment of the Australian Sports Museum.
Sustainability Spotlight: actionable advice for speciality printers
In May, FESPA Global Print Expo created six core themes for greener manufacturing, and showcased innovative material alternatives.
The future of green packaging
Ian Bates, European Marketing and Partnership Director at Two Sides, on the effects of legislation on greenwashing and packaging, and why national infrastructures remain a challenge.