Environmental Policy

Statement of intent

We will reduce the environmental impact of our print production, finishing and signage work. We will comply with applicable environmental requirements, prevent pollution and reduce the amount of material that goes to waste.

Working arrangements

Waste reduction. Plan print runs and material layouts to minimise overprints, spoilage and offcuts. Reuse suitable materials where practical.

Recycling and general waste. Keep paper for recycling separate from general commercial waste. Follow the site’s sorting instructions and arrange separate collections for other recyclable materials and food waste where required.

Ink and press waste. Keep waste ink, other liquid production waste and used press cleaning cloths separate from general waste and recycling. Store them securely to prevent leaks or spills. Classify each waste stream before collection, use authorised waste contractors and retain the relevant transfer or consignment records.

Paper sourcing. We can source FSC-certified paper from suppliers when customers request it. Matbaa does not hold FSC Chain of Custody certification. We describe the paper sourced and do not label or sell the finished print as FSC certified.

Alternative signage materials. At quotation, we can discuss PVC-free banner and display media, recyclable polypropylene boards such as Triaprint, and textiles made from recycled PET bottles. We can also specify PVC-free adhesive films for wall, window and floor graphics and PVC-free laminates. We confirm availability and suitability for the surface, location and expected service life before specifying a material.

Signage and installations. Use materials suited to the job and agree how packaging, offcuts and removed signs will be handled before work starts.

Responsibilities and review

The Managing Director approves this policy and oversees its implementation. The workshop lead checks that waste is sorted, stored and collected as agreed. Staff follow the site’s waste arrangements and report spills or sorting problems promptly.

We will share this policy with staff and review it annually or when our materials, processes or waste collections change.