Environment
HP’s Planet Partners is a take-back and recycling service for PSPs
“Print service providers increasingly see carbon neutrality as both a sustainability imperative and a practical business advantage,” says Jessica Shorten Hood of Epson UK. “Those who fail to adapt risk being left behind, but, positively, the majority are moving decisively in this direction,” she continues. Duncan Smith of Canon UK and Ireland agrees, adding: “With governments introducing tighter regulations and businesses under pressure to show measurable progress on sustainability, carbon neutrality is becoming a crucial consideration across the printing industry. At the same time, customers increasingly expect suppliers to share their own environmental commitments and goals.” Noelle Peutat of HP Large Format Printing confirmed she believes that carbon neutrality as a buzzword has lost its power, while Rob Goleniowski of Roland DG and Andy Gregory of Hybrid Services offer similar views, saying that carbon neutrality is becoming a defining issue for the print industry and increasing in significance for both their customers and end-users. With Rob adding: “The industry has historically
carried a heavy environmental footprint, but through more energy-efficient equipment, sustainable inks, and recyclable materials, we are steadily reducing that impact.”
A PREOCCUPATION
Becoming carbon neutral isn’t something that just preoccupies the minds of PSPs, it’s something that manufacturers are having to focus on too. Every scheme they offer or machine upgrade they do is passed down the line to printers and has an impact on your business.
Each individual manufacturer is implementing changes to their own products and offerings for the betterment of the wide-format print industry. And below is just a small insight into what they are doing right now.
Starting with Mimaki. This manufacturer has taken the decision to remove single-use plastic from its ink cartridges and is developing low-energy use printers such as the UJV range of LED UV models to help reduce energy consumption, when compared to latex inks – which not only has an environmental benefit but a cost one too. Hybrid. Mimaki’s exclusive UK distributor, has also introduced its Let’s Do More recycling scheme for customers to take advantage of. “Improvements like this gives our customers reassurance that the equipment and inks they choose help them reduce their own environmental impact,” Andy says.
compelling and trustworthy narrative. Be creative and reevaluate your processes. While sustainability is often perceived as a regulatory burden, adopting a creative approach and reassessing our methods can reveal areas for improvement, particularly in media, machine usage, and packaging efficiency. We’ve seen amazing examples of customers developing reusable circular POS structures or designing cardboard-only POS units that require no screws, glue, or adhesives, making recycling simpler.” - Noelle Peutat, global strategic sustainability lead, HP Large Format Printing
Noelle Peutat Andy Gregory
“We’d suggest starting with a review of their current hardware, inks, media and processes. Recycling schemes, such as Hybrid’s Let’s Do More allow printers to advise their customers of improved processes that they’re operating with and investing in energy-saving equipment will reduce C02 emissions as well as running costs.
Every step counts, and planning and measuring impact are key considerations.” - Andy Gregory, sales director, Hybrid Services
“The first step is to make sustainability a central part of your business strategy, not an add-on. That might mean setting clear goals around waste reduction, energy use, and recycling, and embedding them in everyday processes. Secondly, get the most out of the technology you already own. Many printers do not realise how features like media nesting, heater settings, or roll-length tracking can save huge amounts of waste and energy over time. Thirdly, explore new materials. Sustainable alternatives are now more competitively priced and widely available than ever. Finally, work closely with your suppliers, as the right technology partner can help you meet both your environmental and commercial goals.” - Rob Goleniowski, regional general manager, UK, Ireland Scandinavia and Baltics, Roland DG
Rob Goleniowski
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