Environmentally friendly printing: 'printing that won't cost the world'

Recyclage-icoon dat symbool staat voor de 100% afvalverwerking bij Buroform

100%

recycled waste

Icoon van een lamp met blad – symbool voor 100% groene stroom bij Buroform

100%

green electricity

Icoon van hand met plantje – symbool voor de gecompenseerde CO₂ bij Buroform

40 ton

CO2 compensated

Our green footprint plays a significant role in every decision we make.

Initiatives and certificates

The highest quality message is also good for the environment. Our green footprint plays a key role in every decision we make.

For example, we have partnered with Sodo Community Managed Reforestation Ethiopia and Go Forest to ensure that our CO2 emissions are offset. We work according to a print-on-demand and just-in-time principle. We print exactly what you need, when you need it. This prevents overstocking and shortages.

Curious about our green fingers? We are happy to tell you more about all our environmental efforts.

We are not doing this just for ourselves

By planting the right tree species in the regions where they are most needed, we are working with Go Forest to achieve 8 of the 17 goals, namely:

Frequently asked questions about
sustainable printing

No, we use paper types that come from responsibly managed forests. These forests are certified according to standards such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). Through our collaboration with sustainable suppliers, active replanting takes place, so that the use of wood fibres contributes to environmental conservation and biodiversity.

Yes, we use environmentally friendly inks, such as LE UV inks, which contain fewer chemical components and require less energy during the drying process. Thanks to these inks, there are no emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which contributes to a cleaner production environment and less impact on the environment.

Absolutely. We offer customers recycled paper, paper with a low environmental impact and alternative printing methods such as digital printing, which generate less waste. We also provide advice on materials and processes that contribute to the sustainable image of your project.

Every industrial activity has an impact on the environment. However, we do everything we can to keep that impact as low as possible.

  • Energy-efficient machines: Our Heidelberg CX104 and HP Indigo presses are designed for lower energy consumption and maximum efficiency.
  • Automation: With technology such as ‘Push-to-Stop’, we reduce human intervention and power consumption. This minimises errors and material waste.
  • No varnish layers: Thanks to our LE UV inks, additional protective layers, such as varnish, are often unnecessary. This saves raw materials and reduces waste.
  • Waste separation: All production residues, such as paper, cardboard and ink residues, are separated and recycled in accordance with environmental standards.
  • Minimising waste: We use advanced software and planning techniques to ensure minimal material loss.
  • Hot foil and embossing: Special techniques such as hot foil are applied efficiently with minimal impact on the environment. Many of our foils are recyclable.
  • Sustainable binding methods: Techniques such as thread-sewn binding extend the life of books, reducing the likelihood of them being discarded.
  • By using our digital brandportal, customers can order printed matter on demand. This prevents overproduction and minimises transport movements.
  • We work with local partners as much as possible to limit transport kilometres and CO2 emissions.

We join forces with our customers

Discover how we help our customers achieve their short- and long-term sustainability goals.

Our team supports Wellpet in achieving long-term sustainable goals.

As a producer of healthy and natural pet food, Wellpet has a strong commitment to sustainability and protecting our planet. We support them in their communications by choosing environmentally friendly materials and printing techniques.

HINO Motors promotes sustainable transport with its own eco-label: EcoSafe certified

Hino Motors is a leader in sustainable transport. For years, we have been designing and printing their EcoSafe Certified label and all associated merchandising, such as mugs, key rings and caps. We also assist them in choosing the most sustainable materials.