Environmentally friendly printing
We’re an environmentally friendly printing company and we’re proud to play a part in sustainable printing.
Printing locally in the UK by KMS Litho Ltd, we use ethically sourced papers and board and the inks used in our print production are mineral oil free.
KMS Litho is a member of The Hook Norton Low Carbon Scheme with electricity used coming from the Hook Norton Solar Farm (purchased via Green Energy UK). Our daytime operating hours mean we benefit from an approximate 80% solar uptake.
KMS Litho is also a member of ‘Two Sides’ an organisation set up to dispel common environmental misconceptions, inspire and inform businesses and consumers around the world with engaging, fact-based information about the sustainability and attractiveness of print, paper and paper packaging…
Two Sides
We are also members of Two Sides a not-for-profit organisation. Members are from the Graphic Communications Supply Chain and include forestry, pulp, paper, inks and chemicals, pre-press, press, finishing, publishing, printing, envelope and postal companies.
The Two Sides common goal is to promote the sustainability of the Graphic Communications Supply chain. It dispels common environmental misconceptions by providing users with verifiable information on why print and paper is an attractive, practical and sustainable communications medium.
The paper industry is facing up to its responsibilities and investing heavily in all areas of production and sourcing of raw materials to minimise its environmental impact.
Watch a Two Sides video about European Paper & Forests
Our Environmental Statement
As an environmentally friendly printing company we ensure that all our activities are conducted in accordance with sound environmental practices. KMS Litho fully complies with all known current environmental legislation and supports:
- Minimising the consumption of natural resources and energy, whilst consuming material goods in moderation
- Reducing the creation of waste through improved operating practices and recycling materials whenever practicable
- Ensuring all waste and effluent is disposed of in a safe and responsible manner
- Advising our customers on the environmental credentials and benefits of using recycled paper grades and/or using FSC or PEFC paper grades
- Using mineral-free, vegetable oil-based inks
- Investing in the development of new products and processes that have an improved performance regarding their impact on the environment
- Being a responsible employer and neighbour
- Ensuring that all employees carry out their duties in line with this statement and, through training, are aware of their obligations
- Expecting similar environmental standards from all suppliers and contractors
- Assisting customers to use products and services in an environmentally-sensitive way
- Assessing the environmental impact of all historic, current and likely future operations
If you have any further questions on our environmentally friendly printing practices we would be happy to help. Please put us to the test and contact our team.