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    • We believe it is our responsibility to do everything we can to reduce our environmental impact.

    Sustainable Print for over 10 years and one of the first Carbon Balanced Printers in the UK. If you’re on this page, then chances are you're looking for more sustainable options. You’re in the right place! At B&B Press, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s thought about in every decision we make.

    Paper is now regarded as one of the world’s great sustainable products. It’s biodegradable, recyclable and made from a renewable raw material.

    Don’t be fooled into thinking minimising your print use will help save the planet. The opposite is in fact true, print can actually help protect our planet, it’s just about choosing the right kind of print and working with a sustainable print provider.

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    55 %

    of young people in the UK say that they would be more loyal to a brand that was reducing its carbon footprint.

    Source: Carbon Trust

    66 %

    of consumers say they’re willing to pay more for sustainable brands

    Source: Nielsen

    64 %

    of people say that buying from a sustainable brand makes them feel happy about their purchases

    This increases to 72% in the 25-35 age group.

    53 %

    of consumers have switched to lesser-known brands because they were sustainable

    This increases to 57% in the 18-24 age group.

    77 %

    of organisations understand the benefits sustainability brings in increasing customer loyalty

    While 63% say it increases brand revenue.

    What does this mean for our customers:

    We have so many options to explore with you to help make your print kinder to the planet.

    By printing with us you’ll be a crusader against global warming and give customers what they’re demanding from brands. Communicate your commitment by using our Carbon Balanced Print logo on your printed materials to demonstrate your approach to the planet’s wellbeing.

    BENEFITS

    CBP Sustainable Print Page

    Enhance your brand

    Use our unique Carbon Balanced Print logo on your printed materials to demonstrate and communicate your commitment to reducing your carbon impact.

    Deliver against your CSR policies

    Deliver against your CSR policies

    Receive a certificate to state the amount of CO2 balanced and the area of land protected as a result of your positive action.

    Tackle Climate Change

    Tackle Climate Change

    You’ll be helping support World Land Trust in the protection and restoration of carbon-rich wildlife habitats in the tropics.

    Reach Your Sustainability Goals With Our Guide

    Looking to enhance your print marketing strategy while also reaching your sustainability goals?

    Our handy guide is perfect for marketing managers who are looking to create amazing print but wish to remain sustainable.

    Simply fill out our form to access your free guide.

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    "The money that is given to the World Land Trust, in my estimation, has more effect on the wild world than almost anything I can think of"

    Sir David Attenborough

    Join our eco-alliance and sport our Carbon Balanced Print logo on your marketing materials.

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    Certifications

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    "As a company, if there is an option available to reduce our carbon footprint and offset emissions, this is sure to be of interest. The team at B&B Press explained the process with passion and their commitment to the cause. It was an easy decision to work with one of only a few Carbon Balanced Printers in the UK and take advantage of this service."

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    Our sustainability gallery

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    Our Certifications Explained

    The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)

    The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry. We’re audited annually by the BPIF to ensure that we are reducing environmental impact. 

     

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    World Land Trust

    This status means we have measured and balanced the annual impacts of our fossil fuel usage, transportation and electricity consumption. These impacts are third-party verified and then balanced (offset) with international conservation charity World Land Trust (WLT).

    Every year we measure and review our emissions to make sure we are continually reducing our impact.

     

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    FSC - Forests For All Forever

    As part of maintaining our position as a sustainable printing company all the paper we print on is FSC® certified.

    Although we can't use the FSC® logo you can have peace of mind that you are choosing a sustainable option. You can read more about this on our blog. 

     

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    Love Paper

    Love Paper is a global campaign promoting the sustainable and attractive attributes of print, paper and paper packaging.

    We are all becoming more conscious of the environmental impacts of our purchases, paper is the natural choice for sustainable packaging. The Love Paper campaign shares with you an array of resources in which paper benefits us all.

     

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    Two Sides

    As a member of Two Sides, we're always up to date with the latest initiatives in the industry and staying at the forefront of the environmental charge.

    Members of Two Sides seek to minimise and reduce the environmental impact of their business activities so that they contribute to Sustainable Development.

    Two Sides aspires to ensure that, in a world of scarce resources, Print and Paper’s unique recyclable and renewable qualities can be enjoyed for generations to come.

     

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    ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organisation can use to enhance its environmental performance. 

    All our printing services, from design through to despatch, are covered by our ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard. We're externally audited every year.

     

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    ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). We have this standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. 

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    All our waste is minimised and then sorted before being recycled, resulting in zero waste going to landfill, and our staff are fully trained in the efficient operation of our systems. Progress is monitored quarterly by our senior management team.

     

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I add the Carbon Balanced Print logo to my job? 

    You can do this two ways, you can supply your artwork leaving space for us to add the logo before we print or we can supply you with a set of guidelines and a unique logo for your graphic designer to use when creating the artwork. We do have a few versions of our logo so you can choose one that complements your design.

    How can I work out how much carbon is balanced per job? 

    We can work this out for you, it’s a combination of what we’ve balanced from the printing production process and the amount of Carbon Balanced paper used in your job. We can even issue you with a certificate to show the total amount of carbon you’ve balanced and the rainforest you’ve protected by printing with B&B Press.

    Do I have to use the Carbon Balanced Logo on my job? 

    We recommend you do but, but we understand you may not want to include the logo on your job for whatever reason, that is completely fine. The job will still be a Carbon Balanced Print job and you’ll still be supporting World Land Trust but no one else will know.

    What is the difference between Carbon Balanced and Carbon Neutral?

    Carbon Neutral is a registered trademark of Natural Capital Partners. Carbon Balanced Paper and Print is a registered trademark of World Land Trust.

    Case Study

    Nest

    This is the second edition of the Nest brochure, the first edition was a huge success and we wanted to make sure that this one was even better. Choosing a sustainable print solution is ever-increasing in importance. 

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    Case Study

    Beatson Clark

    Sustainability is an extremely important factor to our clients business. They not only wanted to convey this message to their customers within their marketing but also to demonstrate how as a company they are doing their bit to contribute towards a better environment.

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