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How to not waste waste: creative ways to repurpose single-use plastic
Apphia Ferguson at Smile Plastics shows how to transform plastic and other waste into beautiful solid panels.
Tharstern integrates automated carbon footprinting into MIS
Carbon emissions and offsetting costs are automatically generated with every order or quote.
How to use certified lifecycle analyses in PVC-free signage
Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing at Taya, manufacturer of Kavalan, on using lifecycle analyses (LCAs), avoiding greenwashing and continuing to improve sustainability.
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Slovakia and Greece
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) will give members the opportunity to showcase samples of their work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Greece and Slovakia.
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) gives members the opportunity to showcase samples of work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Thailand and Spain.
Renewable energy: electrical sub-metering and your business
In the final part of our series on sustainable energy, we look at the environmental and business benefits of sub-metering and voltage optimisation in your print business.
Water-based inks and restricted substances lists
Beppe Quaglia, CEO of Virus Inks in Italy, on the technical challenges of adhering to restricted substance regulations, and how eco inks push creative potential.
Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity
Simon Lewis, Vice-President Marketing at Highcon, explains the motivation behind the firm's recent partnership with Tilia Labs and its artificial intelligence-driven Tilia Phoenix software.
Bringing ideas to life
Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Managing Director of Imageco, on how to channel creativity and push the limits of what is possible.
How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency
HP’s Worldwide Large Format Environmental Lead, Noëlle Peutat, on assessing energy use in Latex technology.
Renewable energy: LED lighting and your business
In the second of a series on sustainable energy, we look at the environmental and business benefits of LED in your print business.
The art of persuasion: how to break through to branding agencies
Bryan Edmondson of SEA Design, on communicating better and getting new business with brands.
Lifecycle analysis: polyester vs cotton
Environmental consultant Clare Taylor of Clare Taylor Consulting on why understanding lifecycles allows you to identify where you can make a difference, using cotton and polyester as an example.
Renewable energy: Solar power and your business
In the first of a series on sustainable energy, we look at the environmental and business benefits of solar in your print business.
A roadmap to profiting from the three Ps approach
In his final article, Matthew Parker, Founding Director of Profitable Printing Relationships, describes simple steps for implementing a people-planet-profit (3Ps) principle in your business.
How to recruit and retain talent in the print industry: the view from the FESPA Board
Attracting and retaining talent in the large format print industry, and being progressive by stimulating diversity, is a challenge we must all meet, say three of FESPA’s Board members.
Italian inspiration is alive and well
Michela Pìbiri, Editor-in-Chief of PrintLovers, on why Italian graphic design and high-end customised products are still on top of the world.
How to find your niche and compete with web-to-print
All printers recognise the power of web-to-print businesses and must reflect on them in order to identify and own their niche, says Graeme Richardson-Locke, Technical Lead at FESPA.
