Commitment

Environmental issues remain at the forefront of our decision making. We are committed to the environment and do our very best at all times to deliver truly eco friendly printing services.

Advice

We assist our customers in making the best choice if they require an alternative to our standard products but still want their print to be as eco friendly as possible.

Paper

  • Our current major supplier has achieved the Gold level of accreditation under the Enviro-Mark program. They are involved in  the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and are the first merchants in NZ to achieve the Chain of Custody Certification which is a recognized global standard in forest management practices.  This ensures that the product can be traced back to a certified source.
  • All paper, board and packaging used meets our stringent environmental specifications and as a minimum these materials have elements of or are totally chlorine free, which is the kindest way to bleach the pulp.
  • We actively encourage and promote the use of 100% recycled paper or paper containing an element of recycled fibre.

Reduce or Avoid the use of Chemicals

  • We use an inert water based protective coating sealant on many of our products which is an eco-friendly alternative to polymer based coatings, “litho seal” and plastic laminates.
  • Our inks are vegetable oil based, specifically linseed oil as opposed to mineral oil.
  • The removal of Isopropyl Alcohol and use of vegetable ink has virtually eliminated our emissions of volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. These volatile organic compounds are a major source of ozone pollution and are a potential health hazard to our staff.
  • We promote full colour printing which uses significantly less chemicals, solvents and paper in job setup and press cleaning than  traditional one or two colour printing.
  • We offer quality digital print solutions specifically for short-runs.

Reduce and Recycle Waste

  • We have reduced our unavoidable production waste of paper and chemicals by up to 85% and will continue to seek ways to further reduce such waste.
  • We segregate, re-use and recycle all of the paper waste produced in the course of printing.
  • Waste paper is collected for recycling, as are all of our spent chemicals.
  • We invest in the latest production equipment which is more efficient and less wasteful of materials in the first place.

Energy Consumption

  • Equipment is chosen to be more efficient, to have faster setup and running speeds ensure more output per Kilo Watt of electricity used.
  • Our offices have auto sensing lights and auto shut down computers after 5pm to further help energy consumption.

   

The Colour Guy is committed to delivering environmentally sustainable printing solutions. We are continually seeking improvements in our business practices so as to further reduce carbon emissions and minimise environmental impact.